Eye-catching Birds in the Wetlands

As the seasonal rains expand the reach of standing waters in Florida’s lowlands,

 water birds and others enjoy a refreshed habitat and an opportunity to pose for the camera.

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 A perfectly postured Great Egret stands silent and still as it waits, then it instantly

strikes an unexpecting passing fish.   Nearby a Little Blue Heron patiently waits on a 

felled log for the moment its’ prey comes within reach. 

Great Egret

 

Little Blue Heron

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A Green Heron gives its' unique call while skipping atop the swamp’s lily pads and a 

migrating Black-bellied Plover likely detoured from its' flight path to feed at a coastal buffet. 

   

Green Heron

Black-bellied Plover

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A Great Blue Heron stands statue-like as it stalks its’ prey in 

 the shallow coastal marsh.    

     

Great Blue Heron

     

"A free bird follows its' own rules."

                                                                               --- Unknown