Category Archives: On The Road

Traveling in our Coach

~Sweet~


sweet pretty face

bright eyes looking at me

touched my heart

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On a hike, we came upon a flock of Warblers. They were frantically searching the Oak Trees for food. I was trying very hard to capture a fews photos and had just about given up.

This sweet little Pine Warbler flew into a tree in front of me, sat there for awhile, seemingly resting, then flew off. I was able to take a few shots as it sat there. The light was pretty good and I was pleased with the photos. There were also some Palm Warblers flying around.

I did have a few worms fall on me while walking under these moss-covered, Oak trees, which wasn’t fun at all.

Pine Warbler
Pine Warbler

 

Until next time….

~Lord of the Vultures~

Does he have a gleem in his eye?
Does he have a gleem in his eye?

 

Howard and I came upon this scene while on a hike in Myakka River State Park. We thought it was pretty funny. This Wood Stork was standing in the middle of these Black Vultures. We just wondered what the Wood Stork was doing.

 

Lord of the Vultures
Lord of the Vultures

 

We nicknamed him – “Lord of the Vulures”. Notice some of the Vultures speaking their mind or maybe they were chanting. Maybe Wood Stork is having an identity crisis.

 

A Beauty and the not-so-pretty.
A Beauty and the not-so-pretty.

 

Until next time…..

~Hiding~

Red-Shouldered Hawks:

Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
"Should we try for one?"
“Should we try for one?”

These two hawks, sitting in a tree above the shoreline near the group below, were waiting for a chance to catch breakfast. It was tough getting a clear shot of them, because they were hiding behind tree branches and leaves.

Wondering what to do about those two hawks.
“What should we do about those two hawks?”
Glossy Ibis (winter)
Glossy Ibis (winter)

Until next time….