Monday, 1 April 2013

Shark Valley

Little Green Heron
As it was a nice sunny and warm day again (little joke, this is Florida) we decided to head along US41 which is an East - West route across the Everglades, and from which we took the turn off for Shark Valley, and a host of wild-life.

Anhinga using it preen gland to oil its feathers.

 


Sometime you can be so preoccupied with what is going on at ground level you can miss a great sighting above you, as I nearly did. Swallow-tailed Kite.





Little Blue Heron.

It spots something edible


And in the blink of an eye it grabs it tosses it in the air, catches it and down the throat it goes.

Snowy Egret, undercarriage down,


Good landing.

And instantly goes into hunting mode.


And almost at the same time this Red-shouldered Hawk came flying down the water way and landed on this pole.

 






 



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15 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl2 April 2013 at 17:23

    would love to see a little blue heron. love the anhingas, too.

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    1. Gordon2 April 2013 at 17:58

      Thank you, its always a treat to watch them.
      Take car Gordon.

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  2. Anonymous2 April 2013 at 17:43

    Love the Green Heron!

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  3. Carletta2 April 2013 at 18:10

    That little green heron portrait shot is wonderful! Love the colors on them.
    You have quite an impressive series of what you saw - well worth the trip. :)

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  4. HansHB2 April 2013 at 19:18

    Great serie of photos!
    I like to study every photo!

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  5. eileeninmd2 April 2013 at 20:14

    Great shots of all the birds. The Green Heron is one of my favorite and I love the shot of the Snowy with its bright yellow feet.

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  6. mick2 April 2013 at 20:52

    A great series of photos. The Snowy Egret coming in to land is especially good.

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  7. Karen3 April 2013 at 00:36

    Terrific captures! Beautiful colours on that heron.

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  8. Gordon3 April 2013 at 10:22

    Thanks for your comments everyone, very much appreciated.
    All the very best to you all , Gordon.

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  9. Sharon Wagner3 April 2013 at 17:49

    I've been to Alligator Alley (in FLA) but never Shark Valley. It looks like the view is similar!

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    1. Gordon3 April 2013 at 19:36

      Thank you for looking in Sharon, never been to Alligator Alley as such but I believe the Interstate 75 is refered to as Alligator Alley, but I sure know what you mean.
      Thanks again, and all the very best, Gordon.

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  10. Wally Jones3 April 2013 at 22:47

    A wonderful series! I love all your photos! Looks like once he scratched his itch, the hawk is ready for action!

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    1. Gordon4 April 2013 at 17:59

      Thanks Wally, sorry if there has been a delayed comment post but the powers that be have switch my Sky mail to Sky-Yahoo mail. I don't bother asking,
      Anyway thanks again, I value your comments and anyone that leaves a comment.
      All the best Gordon.

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  11. Stewart M4 April 2013 at 08:49

    Very nice set of shots - the red-shouldered hawk is a nice looking bird.

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW- Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Gordon4 April 2013 at 10:47

      Thanks Stewart, and you are welcome.
      All the best Gordon.

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A big thank you to everyone for looking in and leaving their comments, much appreciated, Gordon.

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