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FLORIDA SNOW
SELF | Feb 22, 2011 | swampsniper

Posted on 02/22/2011 3:44:28 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER

There is water in the pond and the Snowy Egrets can bathe again.

From the look of their plumage pairing off and nest building time is almost here. The yellow lore ahead of the eye will turn crimson when hormones reach a peak, some red is starting to show now.

I've missed my little pond, it's been dry too much this winter. The birds could ice skate on it last year, nothing but frozen mud on the cold days this year.

Snowy Egret Egretta thula

Snowy Egret Egretta thula

Snowy Egret Egretta thula


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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Very beautiful birds. Thanks for the pics, they brighten my day!


21 posted on 02/22/2011 8:12:58 AM PST by pandoraou812 (You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you.)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

As soon as I saw your title, I knew you would be sharing your beloved egrets. Thanks!

Would you mind if I share a pic of one of my ‘neighbors’ who is building a nest in a palm by my lanai?


22 posted on 02/22/2011 8:57:18 AM PST by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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Please, share what you have!


23 posted on 02/22/2011 10:14:21 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, A Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Such an upper. What a wonderful way to start my day.


24 posted on 02/22/2011 10:29:30 AM PST by handmade
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To: SWAMPSNIPER; NautiNurse

Gorgeous photos... thanks! :-)


25 posted on 02/22/2011 10:33:54 AM PST by nutmeg (God bless Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Nice work as usual! I always look forward to your threads.


26 posted on 02/22/2011 11:33:43 AM PST by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
Here ya go! This is a red vented bul bul. They are common out here.

Nesting time...

27 posted on 02/22/2011 3:24:34 PM PST by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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Ready to build a nest. It’s interesting to see how species isolated on islands differ from mainland cousins.


28 posted on 02/22/2011 9:54:16 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, A Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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