First encounter for me of Sandhill Cranes. This pair where right there when we arrived that day in the Florida Everglades. Had to work fast and it wasn’t ideal for photography, but glad to document the experience. They took off in a stupendous flurry after a few frames, and remained feeding in the shallows all morning, some distance away. The last three show this.
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Limpkin: An unusual bird of southern swamps and marshes, the Limpkin reaches the northern limits of its breeding range in Florida. There, it feeds almost exclusively on apple snails, which it extracts from their shells with its long bill. Its screaming cry is unmistakable and evocative.
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Nest Perch
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This nesting Great Blue Heron was only a few feet away from the other one I posted recently. Regulars at the wetland told me they were probably a pair. Considering it’s nesting, that made sense. See the partner grooming here and here.
Nesting Perch II
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It was a very windy day. Great Blue Heron’s have so many feathers around their neck, front and head that give them unique features and extra “decorations.” Here it is grooming in the wind. Its partner was grooming a lot too that day. Here it is after it was satisfied, displaying all its glory, and here too.
Stare Down II
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There’s a gator in the background (tail end)…
