The wetlands have quieted down – most migrants are gone. However, I told folks on one of the tours Saturday how quiet things were and their response was “This is quiet?” They reminded me how important “fresh” eyes are. Thanks!
Quiet Time
Category: photography
Bird Monday
“Rest if you must, but never quit.” – John Greenleaf Whittier
Continuing with the Great Blue Heron, here is a younger sibling. They start life completely white, slowly changes colors over their first year. Often confused (by me) with egrets.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/267703.John_Greenleaf_Whittier
King of the Wetlands
Being one of the largest birds in the wetlands they make great subjects. They have mastered the art of being still. plus they are big enough that you don’t need to be too close for nice pics.
Daddy Long Legs
“the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you” – John Greenleaf Whittier
Black Neck Stilt fact – the ratio of leg length to body size is second only to the flamingo.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/267703.John_Greenleaf_Whittier
Green on Green
No privacy anymore.
Clouds
“The days of life pass as the passing of clouds on the sky, do good as long as you are alive.” – Hazrat Ali
While taking photographs of dawn, I always try to remember to look behind me – sometimes the most amazing skys are that way.
Quote found at http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Clouds/3/
Tangle
Unusual branch growth.
Florida
“Alone with uncovered head I bared my life, my all to the Great Power of the Universe, call it Nature, God, Jehovah, Allah, Brahma or whatever you will, and reverently worship.” – Charles Torrey Simpson
This is how I feel – early in the morning – camera in hand – walking in the sunshine. The quote is from the book Out of Doors in Florida written by Charles Torrey Simpson in 1923. He was a naturalist and who, like me, has made Florida his adopted home. More on the book over the next couple of days.
The tickseed is Florida’s state wildflower.
Almost Time
Mom has done a good job here – nine ducks almost big enough to be on their own. The mottled duck is a Florida native.
Good Morning
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.” – Henry David Thoreau
Summer patterns have arrived and we are blessed in the mornings with clouds in the east. Due I believe to the proximity of the Gulf Stream. I kept this picture despite the artifact from the lens. Kind of looks like a camp fire.
As for the second picture there were spoonbills, glossy and white ibis, great egrets and more – all deciding on a fly around at the same time. wonder why?
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/morning
Picture This by Frank 