Monthly Archives: April 2021

Ospreys – Comeback Kids

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Richard

Cedar Key has hundreds of Ospreys – nesting on platforms, pine tree snags, rooftops, and even the tower of the local Episcopal church. Like the Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon, Ospreys have overcome many complex threats—including DDT damage to eggs and … Continue reading →

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Florida Gators

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Richard

One of the reasons we keep Ginger on a leash is Florida’s State Reptile, the American Alligator. We saw several during our trip to Sweetwater Wetlands Park. We saw one today at a local park. But this guy was all … Continue reading →

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Another Nice Surprise

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Richard

Yesterday, we combined a grocery trip to Gainesville with a birding visit to a new spot for us: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a birding mecca of 125 acres of wetlands and ponds right in the city. While we saw dozens of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Surprise

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Richard

I took Ginger on a short walk yesterday around the neighborhood, leaving my binoculars at home but carrying the camera. As we strolled on the quiet back streets, seeing our usual bird suspects, I heard and saw some Great Crested … Continue reading →

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More Florida Birds

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Richard

While the warmth is nice, the birding with full foliage can be challenging. Here is an example of a mystery bird — answer is at end of post. The first bird is an Orchard Oriole – I saw it without … Continue reading →

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Florida Birds-2

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Richard

While the weather holds, we’ve gotten some good walking and birding done. Our cottage is nestled between some clamming operations: here’s a look to the southwest. Yesterday, we encountered a few Purple Martins trying to hold on to their room … Continue reading →

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Florida-Day 1

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Richard

After a long but uneventful trip in the Subaru and LaQuintas, we are settled in Cedar Key for a nice change of scenery. This morning, as we sat on the back deck, we were treated to this visitor – a … Continue reading →

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Some Perched Birds

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Richard

We are leaving for a little trip to Florida this weekend and it will be fun to handle the camera with warm, or at least thawed-out hands. I’ve been grabbing some shots here on our daily walks and thought I’d … Continue reading →

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