“The eyesight for an eagle is what thought is to a man” – Dejan Stojanovic, Serbian Poet
The eagles talons, eyesight, and beak are formidable however the sound it makes is somewhat weak. Listen at http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/sounds
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/eagles
“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!” – Albert Einstein
Wattoola is the native American name for the bird – specifically Creek indians – from William Bartram’s Travels.
It is interesting the way Sand Hills and their young hang out together – mom, dad, and babies. As spring progresses I will be interested to see if other birds mimic this behavior. Ducks follow mom, but dad’s not usually around.
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/family.html
Bird day has moved to Mondays!!
What a wonderful place Central Florida is. The wetlands, the gardens, the beaches….yikes! Wetlands, Cocoa, and Canaveral on the weekend agenda. (Actually writing this post on Saturday morning).
“All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” Friedrick Niezstche
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/reflection
“If you don’t like the road you are walking on, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton
The sand hill cranes were traveling. I later saw them walking down the middle of the road – outside the park about a mile or two from where I first spotted them. Sand hill cranes concern me – they do not seem to have an awareness of cars. I’ve encountered them on roads several times, seemingly unconcerned with the cars.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/walking_4.html
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing. you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer
These two birds are so different that it is difficult to think they are the same species. As a side note I spend far to much time wondering about why males and females of different species are so different and how this supports survival.
Quote found at izquotes.com/quote/340498
This fellow was cooperative yesterday.
“The best way to forget oneself is to look at the world with attention and love.” Red Aurebach
Quote found at http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Bird_Red_Cardinal/4/.
“I destroy my enemies when I make them friends” – Abraham Lincoln
Experimenting with higher ISO. This was very early yesterday morning – ISO 1600. It helps, picture is still a bit dark overall but clearer than usual. Later in the morning I was able to handhold and make some pretty sharp pictures.
Quote found at http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Nature_Friends/2/.
Fresh mussels – Yum.
Picture This by Frank 