The purple gallinule is one of the parks “target” species. Lots of birders from all over come to see them. Here’s a good shot of the light blue shield.
Target Species
Tag: Central Florida
Got a Frog
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.” – Henry David Thoureau
Tight crop on this one – he was pretty far out – but I couldn’t resist.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/morning
Coral Honeysuckle
These guys are great – in bloom fro spring through — don’t know yet.
Wildflower Wednesday
“The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible. ” – Arthur C. Clarke
The first flower has been beckoning me for several weeks. The blue is incredibly vibrant. Not sure my lens has done it justice. But it makes a great face.
Quote found at http://www.dailyinspiringquotes.com/determination.shtml
Hokey-Pokey
This was a strange fish grab – a quick about face after the catch.
More Anhingas
“Scratch first, itch later” – Zen Proverb
Anhingas were abundant at the park this weekend. No cormorants though.
quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/zen_proverb/2.html
Anhinga’s New Look
I like the chin action.
Bird Monday
“Move and the way will open” – Zen Proverb
Love the tricolored heron youth. They have a lovely white patch across their back.
Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/zen_proverb/
Hawk
Lots of hawks at the park yesterday. Just not a lot of light!!
Sunday Skies
“Nature is a mutable cloud which is always and never the same.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
We’ve had lots of rainy mornings here this summer.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/cloud.html
Picture This by Frank 