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Cattle Egret

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#nature #nature photos #animals #wildlife #birds #egrets #cattle egrets #Florida #Florida wildlife #Florida birds

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Osprey in SW Florida (Photo credit: M.A. Cubas, 2016)

#osprey #florida nature #raptor #florida birds #florida wildlife #everglades

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Red-shouldered Hawk, Green Cay, south Florida

#red shouldered hawk #Florida birds #Green Cay

[magnetothemagnificent]

Proud to announce that I spotted 60.5 species of birds in my week trip to Florida (copied-and-pasted from my Big Year google doc, so the FA stands for Florida):

Marsh wren FA

Limpkin FA

Great white heron FA

Cattle egret FA

Anhinga FA

Snowy egret FA

Great blue heron FA

Black-crowned night heron FA *was on a boardwalk trail and saw a bunch of people crouching down and looking at something and I thought they saw another gator (on this trip we saw 32 gators in total) but it was something better! A bird! And then I saw another one the next day hiding under brush.

Wood stork FA

Common moorhen FA

Blue-gray gnatcatcher FA

Turkey vulture FA *was looking for wild turkeys and unfortunately didn't see any this trip but one of these guys was stalking on the side of the rode and for a second we got exciting thinking it was an actual turkey.

Black vulture FA

Yellow-rumped warbler FA

Tufted titmouse FA *my grandma's favourite bird

Little blue heron FA

White ibis FA *we were ambushed by them because people at the park would feed them so they expected us to feed them but we wouldn't so they just surrounded us and we thought they would attack us but they didn't.

Cooper's hawk FA

Cardinal FA

Green heron FA *my grandpa was walking a little ahead of me and whispered for me to come and there was this gorgeous green fishing. Moved so slowly and gently that he didn't make a sound, it was incredible.

Carolina warbler FA

Pine warbler FA

Sandhill crane FA

Carolina chickadee FA

Bluejay FA

Osprey FA

Chimney swift FA

Red-tailed hawk FA *saw this lovely lady perched on a fence as we drove out of my grandparents' neighbourhood

Prairie warbler FA

American kestrel FA

Glossy ibis FA

Pied-billed grebe FA

Double-crested cormorant FA

Grey kingbird FA

Brown pelican FA *we weren't anywhere near the ocean but a storm was likely brewing and huge flocks of brown pelicans and white pelicans flew inland

Fish crow FA

Royal tern FA

Bald eagle FA

Painted bunting FA *didn't think I'd see one this trip because the nature garden we went to last year that had a lot of birds, including the painted bunting we saw last year, had too many people this time around so there weren't many birds. But then I saw a painted bunting at a different trail and literally forgot to be quiet and freaked out.

American white pelican FA

Common grackle FA

Boat-tailed grackle FA *did you know that these grackles make a clicking sound when they see humans or predators that sounds like a turkey gobble sound? I didn't until these guys wouldn't stop yelling at my while I was just trying to rest my legs on a bench.

American purple gallinule FA *gorgeous birds. gorgeous.

American coot FA

Brown-headed cowbird FA

Tricolored heron FA

Mallard FA

Black-bellied whistling duck FA

Eastern kingbird FA

Yellow-billed cuckoo FA

Muscovy duck FA

American bittern FA *my grandma and I saw this one and at first thought it was a green heron but then realized it wasn't haha.

Ring-billed gull FA

Feral American Pekin FA

Mallard-Pekin hybrid FA *spent so much time trying to identify these weird ducks until I went on my laptop later that evening and read up way too much on duck genetics and realized that they were hybrids. They were probably second-generation hybrids from my brief scan of pedigree charts of ducks, meaning their grandparents were a mallard and a pekin, but their parents were a hybrid and a pekin.

Eastern bluebird FA

Yellow-bellied sapsucker FA *went to a park my grandparents recommended and there weren't really any new birds there and my legs hurt from walking but then I heard this guy tapping around in a tree and there he was. Still wouldn't recommend this park.

Red-winged blackbird FA *was complaining to my grandpa that I hadn't seen any red-winged blackbirds yet and my trip was almost over when a bunch of these guys literally flew down in front of us.

White-eyed vireo FA

Mottled duck FA

Broad-winged hawk FA *saw this guy as my plane was literally taxiing out of the runway to go home. I was looking out my window cause I was nervous and there he was! Just perched on a sign!

#birding #florida birds #birds

[whatnext10]

Hurricane Idalia Brought Wind, Rain, and Beautiful Flamingos

Hurricane Idalia Brought Wind, Rain, and Beautiful Flamingos shows readers photos taken from very far away of the flamingos that are currently in Cedar Key. It explains how they got there and how unusual it is.

Dabbling on the Mud Flats Hurricanes can do all sorts of unusual things. They can spawn tornadoes and water spouts, they can have an amazingly calm center, and of course, they can wreak havoc on everyone and everything in their way. Sometimes they also bring in new and unusual wildlife. By now, I’m sure many of you have heard that one thing Hurricane Idalia did was blow some flamingos off course…

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#beautiful birds #bird photographs #bird photography #birds #coastal birds of Florida #colorful birds #effects of hurricanes #flamingo photographs #flamingos #flamingos in central Florida #Florida birds #Florida flamingos #Hurricane Idalia #hurricanes #large birds #photography #pink birds #unusual bird sightings

[ghschwering]

Saw a Cedar Waxwing for the first time in Lakeland FL. It was in the mulberry trees at Lake Parker. I often see these birds on our flowering crab apple tree in Calgary AB later in the spring.

Photos taken on March 11, 2023

#cedar waxwing #photographers on tumblr #original photographers #wildlife photography #bird photography #original photography #florida birds #birds of lakeland #florida wildlife

[avianbirds]

Discover 10 White Birds in Florida With Photos (2024)

In Florida, the sky is not just blue; it is also home to some of the most beautiful white birds in North America. Whether you’re an avid bird watcher or simply a lover of nature, these magnificent creatures, especially With their striking white plumage, elegant forms, and fascinating behaviors, Florida’s white bird species are a must-see for any wildlife aficionado.

In this guide, I will take you on a journey to discover ten mesmerizing white birds in Florida, from wading birds to migratory species. We will delve into their unique characteristics, habitats, and behaviors, So, come with me, and let’s explore the enchanting world of white birds in Florida.

Read Full Article Here https://allbirdspecies.com/white-birds-in-florida/

#animals #pets #birds #avian #bird watching #bird photography #florida birds

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Read This Before Buying a Smart Bird Feeder Cam

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#bird cam #bird feeder #bird watching #birds #florida birds

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#south florida #miami #photography #miami photography #south florida photography #nature photography #florida #florida photography #birds #bird photography #south Florida birds #florida birds

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Fairy godmother cranes guide their confused gator godchild back into pond

#florida #cute animals #gators #alligators #birds #cranes

[comfortspringstation]

Egret in the Garden

#nature #nature photography #wildlife #birds #egrets #Florida #Florida birds #Florida nature

[pardomagus]

Double-crested cormorant in Florida (Photo credit: M.A. Cubas, 2017)

#birds #florida birds #everglades #cormorant #water birds #florida wildlife

[serpuntine]

Sandhill Cranes Dance - Sound Up!!!

My MIL sent us this video today and I’m going absolutely fucking feral over it!! I wish I could have seen this in person, I’m awestruck and obsessed. This pair of cranes has lived in the neighborhood for years, it’s amazing to see them when we drive through.

Sandhill cranes mate for life and perform their dance year-round to strengthen their bond and teach it to their colts. If one pair in a group of cranes starts dancing, surrounding pairs will join in. The dance begins with the partners bowing to each other. They then start picking up leaves in their beaks to throw in the air while leaping and flapping their wings, calling loudly. Sandhill cranes are notoriously secretive, so watching this video filled my heart with a joy that I can’t express in words. I hope you guys like it as well.

#sandhill crane #protect sandhill cranes #Florida Sandhill cranes #birds nature #animals #florida birds #florida #suburban swamp birds #wild birds #birds of north america #bird photography #bird watching #water birds #birds #protect birds #Sandhill crane dance #mating dance #Sandhill crane mating dance #cranes #crane dance #large birds

[great-and-small]

snail kite meme #3

#memes #national bird day #Florida snail kite

[jadafitch]

Florida mangroves, for Mass Audubon and Storey Publishing‘s Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7-9.

#illustration #jada fitch #art #bird #nature #birds #design #drawing #mangroves #mangrove #mangrove forest #habitat #habitat illustration #florida #wildlife #florida wildlife #FL #cutaway #fish #animals #maine artist #maine illustrator #activity book #kid's book #kids illustration #children's book #audubon

[whatnext10]

The Beautiful Great Egret is a Highly Accomplished Fisherman

The Beautiful Great Egret is a Highly Accomplished Fisherman features a photo of a great egret as it fishes off the coast of Cedar Key, Florida. It reminds readers of how well adapted these birds are, with their amazing eyesight, for this type of fishing.

Focused Stare I was absolutely captivated by the incredible focus of this majestic great egret (Ardea alba) as it gracefully hunted for fish in the shallow waters near Cedar Key. It was just one of several birds that I watched and photographed on my last trip out there. As I watched, witnessing this mesmerizing sight reminded me of the delicate balance of nature and how every creature has its…

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#artistic photographs #artistic photography #avians #beautiful birds #bird photographs #bird photography #birds fishing #Cedar Key egrets #coastal Florida birds #creative photographs #creative photography #egret photographs #egrets fishing #fine art #fine art photography #Florida birds #Florida egrets #great egrets #large birds #photography #wading birds #white egrets