We took a boat ride in brother-in-laws boat, down the Intracoastal Canal in Hobe Sound, Florida and I was able to capture a few bird shots along the way. It is difficult taking photos with the waves lapping against the boat, but the challenge is fun. I hope you enjoy them.
It is great to see so many Osprey nesting here in southern Florida. Too bad we are heading north when the chicks begin to hatch!
At first glance thought this was an Egret, but after a closer look determined it was a Great Blue! Note the yellow legs and colors around the eyes and bill.
These guys don’t sit still long.
Pelicans are seen everywhere along the Intracoastal Canal; they love to snooze on pilings.
It was nice to see these Yellow-crowned Herons perched in the Mangroves.
Until next time….
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Some really interesting birds, Sheila. I didn’t know there was such a thing as a white GBH. 🙂
Hey Sylvia! The white form Great Blue is really pretty. I hope you get to see one.
I didn’t know about a white great blue either…. Great birding…. Michelle
Hi Michelle. Our social events have settled down, so now back to the blog(s)! Hope you are having sun-filled days!
Beautiful shots:) It’s hard to believe you were in a boat. I love how the pelican sit on the pilings:)
Hi Pam, don’t you just love these guys? They are fun to watch. Hope to catch up with all my blog reading!
Beautiful photos! 😀
Thank you Doc. I hope you are having some fun days. I am looking forward to catching up with your blog!
Beautiful photos of some of my favorite birds!
Hi Beth, the Osprey is a gorgeous bird and very plentiful here in Florida. These days they are sitting on the nest, mating and catching lots of fish! Talk with you soon; it is catch up time!
You are having a wonderful winter in Florida and I am enjoying following you on your journey. There are a lot of Osprey around coastal Georgia, too.
Love the yellow crowned heron. Have not seen one of those yet. If you don’t mind, what size lens did you use to shoot these photos?
Hello Ingrid! Of course I don’t mind sharing what equipment I used. These were taken with my old Canon EOS Rebel T3 and my Tamron 18 to 270 zoon lens. I didn’t use my newer Canon and Tamron len, but I have a few bird photos that I want to post using the newer equipment. I will make a note of what was used when I post! Thanks for asking. I hope you are doing well. And, like I have stated, I look forward to catching up with all my favorite blogs – like yours ;-).
Somehow I missed this post Sheila…I don’t know how you do it! Great photos of some very beautiful birds.The Belted Kingfisher and Yellow-crowned Heron are new birds for me to see.
Hi Gay! Thanks so much. Hope to catch up with you soon!! 😉
Majestic birds!
They sure are majestic! Thanks for stopping by!