This is my 1,000th post here on WordPress. Happy Wednesday, everyone.
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Category Florida wildlife
Feathers On Friday: A Snappy Dresser
I was delighted to get my first sighting of a Green Heron whilst out at the Nature reserve last Sunday, What a ‘Fashionista’ is this striking bird, balancing on slender yellow legs, with his velvet-green back, rich chestnut body, fancy waistcoat and chic dark chapeau. Although he’s quite a small heron, that dagger-like bill looks absolutely lethal. Any unfortunate victim on the receiving end certainly doesn’t stand a chance.
I hope this has been a good week for you all and that the weekend will be most enjoyable. This is my last weekend here in Florida before we leave for England next Saturday.
Wordless Wednesday: How Many Birds On A Snag?
Mundane Monday: Just A Pigeon
“No, I’m not JUST a pigeon! My fancy name is Indomalaya Dove and by the way, don’t you just adore my new red footwear?”
Sometimes we forget just how extraordinary the more common varieties of birds are. Everything in nature is beautiful in its own way.
Wishing you all a happy week ahead.
Pull Up A Seat In Memory Of……
It’s time once more for XingfuMama’s ‘Pull Up A Seat Challenge’.
Our favourite local wildlife reserve is frequented by many elderly folk who come to admire the birds and generally just to sit and enjoy the peacefulness found in nature. Dotted along the boardwalk are benches donated by grateful families in memory of their loved ones who used to enjoy walking and resting here.
The benches are all very plain and serviceable,
but the view from this one is absolutely wonderful,
and sitting up there on the guard rail was this Little Blue Heron, having a very cute bad hair day.
Happy Sunday to you all.
If you’d like to join in XingfuMama’s Pull Up A Seat Challenge, just click the link here.
Feathers On Friday: They Say That This Is My Best Side
Mr. GBH poses for the camera. I told him he’s going to be famous on my blog. He replied, “I already am.”
Wishing you all a happy weekend.
Turtle Party In The Swamp
Looks like the turtles are having a jolly get together in the swamp.
“Hey there, why not come over? We’re having a party.”
Little Tommy is a loner and prefers his own company.
“Sorry guys, but I really have to wash my shell.”
Theresa on the other hand, is always game for a party.
“Hey guys, don’t start without me! I’m paddling as fast as I can.”
Happy Thursday, everyone.
Welcome Easter Visitors
How lovely it was to see Rosie Spoonbill down at the water’s edge on Sunday morning. She’s back again today, so I’m hoping she’ll be a regular visitor.
What would Easter be without a Bunny hopping by,
or Mrs Beakley proudly showing off her new brood of ducklings?
Wishing you all a great week ahead.
Feathers On Friday: Meet Me By The Water.
Mr. GBH has been on his own for as long as I remember, but yesterday it seemed that he may have a date.
It was looking very promising indeed.
However, it was to come to nothing and they parted just good friends.
I wonder if they’ll ever meet again. I’d love to see some GBH babies around the place. Call me a matchmaker if you like.
Wishing you all a very happy weekend.
Feathers On Friday: Mr GBH Does A Photobomb
So, the wood stork community and a few of their Anhinga friends were just hanging out together having a casual get together and just as I’d got them nicely posed for their photo shoot………
…. all of a sudden, a very streamlined Mr GBH decided to flash past like a streak of lightning. What a showoff!
Happy Friday and a pleasant weekend to you all.
