One More Black Skimmer Pic

On July 9, 2015July 2, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beach, beauty, birds, nature, photography1 Comment

black-skimmer — Black Skimmers – Reddington Shores – June 2015

I could have watched these birds all day.

Black Skimmer

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black-skimmer — Black Skimmer – Reddington Shores – June 2015

black-skimmer — Black Skimmer – Reddington Shores – June 2015

“The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge.” ― Napoleon Hill

These skimmers are cool birds.

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/inspirational-napoleon-hill-quotes/

Shorebird

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shorebird — Shorebird – Reddington Shores – June 2015

Unidentified shorebird.

Wildflower Wednesday

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passion-flower — Passion Flower – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

“The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you discover the reason why.”
– Mark Twain

Avery unusual flower. Lovely.

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/purpose-quotes/

Magic

On July 7, 2015July 2, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photography2 Comments

sun — Dawn – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

I never tire of a sunrise. Hope you don’t either.

Sea Gull

On July 7, 2015July 2, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beach, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, photography3 Comments

gull — Gull in Flight – Reddington Shores Beach – June 2015

gull — Soaring – Reddington Shores Beach – June 2015

“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” – Mark Twain

I can never resist a Mark Twain quote!

Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/health.html

Red Shoulder Hawk

On July 6, 2015July 1, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, Florida, nature, Orlando, photographyLeave a comment

hawk — Hawk – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

Bird Monday

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ibis — White Ibis – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

ibis — Noisy Ibis – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

“The mind is everything, what you think you become.” – Buddha

This beauty was grooming atop the tree, with an occasional stretch and squawk.

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/buddha.html

Comfortable?

On July 5, 2015June 30, 2015 By Picture This by FrankIn art, beauty, birds, conservation, ecology, nature, photography, zenLeave a comment

whistling-duck — Black Belly Whistling Ducks – Orlando Wetlands Park – Jube 2015

This just doesn’t look comfortable.

Raptors

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red-shoulder-hawk — Red Shoulder Hawk – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

osprey — Osprey – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

“It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.” – Aesop

Raptors can simply sit and look regal.

Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/raptor/