This blog post features many stunning birds seen on a recent visit to Longboat Key, Florida.
A beautiful juvenile Roseate Spoonbill searches for food amid a patch of water hyacinth
Perched on a dead limb, a regal Osprey scans Sarasota Bay
The dusky midnight blue plumage of an adult Little Blue Heron
Seeking prey in the pond ~ Juvenile Little Blue Heron
A prehistoric-looking Wood Stork soars aloft
A long-necked Anhinga dries its feathers in the sun
A handsome Red-shouldered Hawk scans the area for food
Fishing in the shallows ~ Great Egret
A striking Great Blue Heron snares an unfortunate fish
A juvenile White Ibis settles into the mangroves
Preening amongst the lush green leaves ~ Brown Pelican
A female Belted Kingfisher rests on a bare branch
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