Occasional Birdy Thread

self ^ | Aug 21, 2016 | Me

[Islander7]

It's been 2 1/2 months since the last birdy thread was posted. Florida is a bit too hot for this old man to get out and shoot much in high summer. However, today I had a visitor. A little blue heron was feeding on my front lawn. That seemed a tad unusual.

There was also a flock of white ibis. This time of year the ibis begin to gather in larger and larger flocks preparing for their winter migration. I got a face shot of this youngster. Their eyes are cool

Several weeks ago I saw a family of Florida Mottled ducks on lake Jackson. This family started out with 10 hatchlings, only 2 appear to have survived. Snakes, raccoons and gators have to eat too.

Then there is my new favorite bird, the limpkin.

For good measure, here's a shot of yesterdays sunset on Lake Jackson.

ENJOY!!

[oldvirginian]

Reminds me of the Cranes that used to stop at our farm.
Two or three would stop at the creek and spend about a week every year before moving on south.
Va winters didn’t suit them.

I remember when I was younger that the sky was filled with birds every fall.
Great bands in the sky that seemed not to end.

Haven’t seen anything like it in many years.
I guess their migratory pattern shifted to follow the food sources.
Most of the remaining farms here are hay and corn only.
Not much small grain grown anymore.

[entropy12]

[left that other site]

Oh wow...you have made me homesick for Florida (((sigh)))

[Ezekiel]

Sweet! Especially this one (oh those eyes!):

I was watching my chubby chickadee friends when I saw your ping. Birds, birds, everywhere. Thanks!

[Islander7]

I live in Sebring, Highlands county; mid way between the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

[Fungi]

A joke. Try some hot Thai chili peppers with your next steak.

[Islander7]

Nice, where was this shot?

[patriot08]

Great pics. You're a very good photographer. Thanks for posting.

[entropy12]

https://www.bing.com/images/detail/search?iss=sbi&FORM=CHROMI#enterInsights

[siamesecats]

Beautiful pictures! You have a wonderful gift that you share, thank you so much.

When you get a chance, would you add me to your list!

[Islander7]

They are the coolest birds. I've watched one work for half an hour extracting an apple snail from its shell; they work for their food. They feed almost exclusively on apple snails.

I am fascinated with birds eyes. There is so much variety.

This is an Eastern Towhee.

[Bratch]

So a couple of months ago, during an intense summer downpour, this fellow stopped off to rest:

We thought it was cool until the next day when we realize our koi had disappeared!

Bloody scavengers.

[Islander7]

Linky no workie.

[curdogmen]

thanks so very much for the pictures...a true joy

[Hot Tabasco]

Try some hot Thai chili peppers with your next steak.

no thanks, stick them up your butt.......Ha, Ha, that was a joke too.........

[Fungi]

You have a ribald sense of humor. Not funny.

[curdogmen]

that’s so funny... made me laugh on a very trying day ...but sorry for your loss

[Mears]

Thank you so much

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I love the birdy threads-—and your pics are incredible.

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[esoteric]

Gorgeous sunset shot. The birds are beautiful.

[goodnesswins]

I love sunsets, sunsets and birds. Thanks..beautiful