Bird Monday – most other days too.

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Common Gallinule – Biolab Dr – June 2015
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Cormorant – Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – June 2015

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. – Charles Darwin

Some nice reflection action in these pics. Summer is upon us. The water was low so the birds were scattered. Hopefully the rain from the past few days helps.

Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/charles-darwin-quotes/

Black and White Birds

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BW Heron – Biolab Dr – June 2015
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Great Blue – Biolab Dr – June 2015

“Originality is uncharted territory, you get there by carrying a canoe – not taking a taxi.” – Alan Alda

Ran across the second picture and it just didn’t work – so I tried a convert to black and white.

Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/territory/

Brown Feathers

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Tri-Color – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015
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Limpkin – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” –Albert Einstein

I really liked the colors on the tri color heron. As for the limpkin, he lives right at the first turn onto wetlands blvd. I have pics of him every month since February.

Quote found at http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/05/28/inspirational-quotes/

Florida Sandhill Crane

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Sand Hill Crane and Juvenile – Orlando Wetlands Park – June 2015

I love these guys, they are fearless. I was walking along the berm and they shared it with me. Not showing any nervousness, just going about their business. Children stay with their parents for up to 10 months and couples stay together for several years.  The Florida strain of Sand Hills are a threatened species – they have graduated from endangered.