The moment a little boy is concerned with which is a jay and which is a sparrow, he can no longer see the birds or hear them sing. – Eric Berne
I was going to write about the Ruddy – but this quote stopped me in my tracks. Suffice it to say I was delighted to see these guys – my first spotting of migrants.
Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/migration/
This pic was taken before the sun came up. ISO 1600, f/8, 1/100 sec.
“The real voyage of discovery consists of not seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
Some low light birds.
Quote found at http://www.values.com/inspirational-quotes/7352-the-real-voyage-of-discovery-consists-of-not-in
“Nature unfolds her treasure at the first ray of sunrise.” – Kishore Bansal
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/sunrise?page=2
Hopefully I’ll find some migrants this weekend. On the hunt!
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” – Denis Waitley
Quote found http://addicted2success.com/quotes/37-inspirational-quotes-that-will-change-your-life/
This guy was heading out. He was moving pretty quick.
“O Lord, thou givest us everything, at the price of an effort.”Leonardo Da Vinci
Not sure what that first guy is, found inside a passion flower. The passion fruit have appeared on the vine….wonder if a ripe one will be there at the same time as I am.
Quote found at http://www.wow4u.com/determination4/index.html
Remnants of the farming days on this land. It was reclaimed marsh that was farmed for decades. It is now put to much better use as a wetlands for Lake Apopka.
Picture This by Frank 