What might be an unexpectedly alluring place to view wildlife is the Southwest Florida International Airport. Driving in and around this place, I have seen an abundance of bird activity.
The Osprey above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.
This is not meant to alarm anyone whom may be flying in or out of the airport.
This past week I observed a very photogenic Red-shouldered Hawk at rest on a dead pine tree. There were also a large number of Great Egrets which very reliably can be observed at the airport. There were also a pair of Black Vultures that were circling the taxi area near one of the terminals.
The Northern Cardinal above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.
In reviewing some photographs taken at Bunche Beach Preserve this past month, I was at a loss to to readily identify a black bird species which my pbase friend, Rodrigo Mendoza, has convinced me is a grackle. I'm not sure of what kind of grackle at this point.
I need to hit the books to study the grackle's characteristics, particularly with regard for the size of the bird which I can compare to a Roseate Spoonbill which it was immediately adjacent to. I failed to get a shot of the grackle in flight.
The Great Blue Heron above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.
It was thoroughly drenched which made the bird appear especially black with a very subtle brown. Even with close study of the photographs taken of the bird, I was not able to detect any irredescence.
I've given thought to an idea this past week which I would like you to anticipate with earnest.
The Snowy Plover above was photographed at Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area in October 2009.
It is my hope to randomly have a series of posts where I interview specialists in the field of earth sciences and also present to you individuals whom are passionate about the observation and documentation of wildlife.
I'm very optimistic of their cooperation.
The Osprey above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.This is not meant to alarm anyone whom may be flying in or out of the airport.
This past week I observed a very photogenic Red-shouldered Hawk at rest on a dead pine tree. There were also a large number of Great Egrets which very reliably can be observed at the airport. There were also a pair of Black Vultures that were circling the taxi area near one of the terminals.
The Northern Cardinal above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.In reviewing some photographs taken at Bunche Beach Preserve this past month, I was at a loss to to readily identify a black bird species which my pbase friend, Rodrigo Mendoza, has convinced me is a grackle. I'm not sure of what kind of grackle at this point.
I need to hit the books to study the grackle's characteristics, particularly with regard for the size of the bird which I can compare to a Roseate Spoonbill which it was immediately adjacent to. I failed to get a shot of the grackle in flight.
The Great Blue Heron above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunche Beach Preserve in October 2009.It was thoroughly drenched which made the bird appear especially black with a very subtle brown. Even with close study of the photographs taken of the bird, I was not able to detect any irredescence.
I've given thought to an idea this past week which I would like you to anticipate with earnest.
The Snowy Plover above was photographed at Little Estero Island Critical Wildlife Area in October 2009.It is my hope to randomly have a series of posts where I interview specialists in the field of earth sciences and also present to you individuals whom are passionate about the observation and documentation of wildlife.
I'm very optimistic of their cooperation.