Birds, Words, Pics + TV
I got a couple of early presents on Christmas Eve when I visited Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
I came across two new-to-me birds: A Grey-headed Swamphen and some Ring-necked Ducks. Plus, I got to photograph some others I have photographed before, including a very pretty House Wren and a timid American Kestrel.
The main thing was that I had photographs. I forgot to charge my camera battery, so I had to ration out what little power there when taking photos.
Orlando Wetlands has been full of Roseate Spoonbills this spring, but time is running out on how much longer the pink birds will be around.
These pink prehistoric-looking birds appear so elegant when resting or perching but are downright ungainly when taking off, flying or landing.
I was excited to finally see and photograph some Snail Kites, but they were all females. But I found some male kites at Lake Tohopekaliga.