Showing posts with label Anhinga. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Birds of the Suncoast


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