 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
| The hardy birders put a few miles under their belts this day. | A young cypress dome attracts a variety of birds including Anhingas, Cormorants, Eurasian-collared Doves, Little Blue Herons, and Boat-tailed Grackles. |
 |
 |
| A few of the 35 Wood Storks Jens counted in a couple of dead pine trees in the predawn light. | A great number of Cattle Egrets took flight at sunrise. |
 |
 |
| An American Alligator ponders the unlikely chance of snagging a birder for breakfast. | A late rising Cattle Egret chases after his early bird brethren. |
 |
 |
| A young Wood Stork made a graceful display of its ungainly appearance. | A Belted Kingfisher gave an impressive display of its hunting prowess. |
 |
 |
| One of many White Ibis crisscrossing the skies over the facility. | A Gas Hawk came and went during the course of the morning from its roost near the facility. |
 |
 |
| A couple of Cormorants displayed curiosity in the birders as they came near. | Not enough curiosity, though, to keep from taking wing to escape the attention. |
 |
 |
| One of a number of Anhingas drying their wings in the heat of the morning. | A maddeningly shy Northern Harrier kept well away from the birders as it patrolled the facility. |
 |
 |
| Two members of a flock of Blue-winged Teal come in for a landing. | Part of a large flock of Glossy Ibis that passed over the facility. |
 |
A Monarch Butterfly proves that size is not an indicator of beauty. |
| Images & text by Bob Montanaro | |
All
images and text copyright Pelican Island Audubon Society. E-mail: piaudubon@bellsouth.net |
|