Latitude: 26.5224216
Longitude: -82.1930164
Elevation: 2 meters / 7 feet
Barometric Pressure 1013KPa

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Reddish Egret Preening Just the Right Spot at Ding Darling, Florida by D200-PAUL
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He went that-a-way!! by craig goettsch, This reddish egret seems to be pointing at something off the frame.  I'm convinced that the high fra
He went that-a-way!! by craig goettsch
Coming in hot!! by craig goettsch, A reddish egret comes in hot, ready to hit the ground (water?) running.  

Thanks so much to everyon
Coming in hot!! by craig goettsch
Poised..... by craig goettsch, A roseate spoonbill the instant prior to takeoff.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to
Poised..... by craig goettsch
A Greeting by craig goettsch, Are they a mated pair? These two reddish egret made quite the display as they were both feeding in t
A Greeting by craig goettsch
The Greeting by craig goettsch, A yellow-crowned night heron shows off its breeding plumage in a greeting to its mate sitting on the
The Greeting by craig goettsch
Peaceful Beach by Cayusa, Useppa Island isn't your typical Florida beach spot.  It is an exclusive island that requires you be
Peaceful Beach by Cayusa
Unmistakable by craig goettsch, The unmistakable silhouettes of young American Flamingos backlit by the setting sun.  I had heard th
Unmistakable by craig goettsch
Coming, mother! by craig goettsch, After a long swim across the pond (see first comment below), and with mom impatiently egging her chi
Coming, mother! by craig goettsch
The Milky Way and Jupiter over the rocks at Turner Beach on Captiva Island, Florida by diana_robinson, The Milky Way and Jupiter over the rocks at Turner Beach on Captiva Island, Floridamilkyway jupiter
The Milky Way and Jupiter over the rocks at Turner Beach on Captiva Island, Florida by diana_robinson
Strike One! by craig goettsch, A Tri-colored Heron recoils after a missed opportunity for a quick meal.

Thanks for your views and
Strike One! by craig goettsch
Sunset Kayaker calls it a day (EXPLORED) by StGrundy, Blind Pass
Captiva Islandocean sunset sea sky usa sun seascape beach gulfofmexico nature water cloud
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Three Hours to Paradise by Jan Nagalski, Well, it's not really paradise, but a flight time of three hours took us from frigid temperatures an
Three Hours to Paradise by Jan Nagalski
"Birdland" by Jan Nagalski, By late afternoon, the few birds at Ding Darling NWR are already getting ready to settle down for th
"Birdland" by Jan Nagalski
Another sunset on Sanibel by Aglez the city guy ☺, sanibel seashore afternoon sunset colors beachscape beach people walking waterways
Another sunset on Sanibel by Aglez the city guy ☺
Mangrove Buckeye (Junonia evarete) by celerycelery, J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida -  17th November, 2
Mangrove Buckeye (Junonia evarete) by celerycelery
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) by celerycelery, J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida -  17th November, 2
Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) by celerycelery
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Milky Way from Blind Pass by josesuro
Flashy Fly-by by craig goettsch, A roseate spoonbill shows off that amazing pink plumage in a flashy fly-by.

My sincere thanks to al
Flashy Fly-by by craig goettsch
Spotlit by craig goettsch, A snowy egret emerges from the shadows to be spotlit by the early morning light.

I was lucky enough
Spotlit by craig goettsch
Red Eye by craig goettsch, A Tri-colored Heron shows off its amazing breeding colors.

Thanks so much for your views, likes and
Red Eye by craig goettsch
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Sanibel by gulf corals
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Hungry Heron by Jan Nagalski
Iggysaurus by craig goettsch, Yeah - I'm big and I'm bad!!

I know they're an invasive, but I still photograph them every chance I
Iggysaurus by craig goettsch
Sunset at the Bailey Tract on Sanibel Island, Florida by craig goettsch, sunset florida sanibelisland baileytract
Sunset at the Bailey Tract on Sanibel Island, Florida by craig goettsch
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Homeschooled by craig goettsch
On the prowl by craig goettsch, A reddish egret seeking to ambush its prey.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view,
On the prowl by craig goettsch
Long Legged Beauty by craig goettsch, I believe this image really shows just how long a black-necked stilt's legs are.  A very appropriate
Long Legged Beauty by craig goettsch
Fly Fishing by craig goettsch, I love watching snowy egrets, especially when they are catching fish as they fly.  They flap their w
Fly Fishing by craig goettsch
Final Approach by craig goettsch, A great blue heron performs its final landing maneuvers.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the t
Final Approach by craig goettsch
Bad Hair Day by craig goettsch, Reddish Egret

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
Bad Hair Day by craig goettsch
Big Gulp! by craig goettsch, This double-crested cormorant used its wings and lifted itself up as if to help in swallowing this r
Big Gulp! by craig goettsch
Mind if I join you? by craig goettsch, A brown pelican comes in for a landing next to a couple of buddies.  Well done!  And nice form! 

Th
Mind if I join you? by craig goettsch
Sanibel Evening by shiphome, Gulf  coast sunset in September - Sanibel Island, Floridasunset orange beach yellow clouds evening s
Sanibel Evening by shiphome
Payback!! by craig goettsch, Yesterday’s post showed a reddish egret that had pounced onto the back of a great egret in a surpris
Payback!! by craig goettsch
Balancing Act by craig goettsch, An osprey balances atop a dead tree.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or
Balancing Act by craig goettsch
Let's try over here......... by craig goettsch, One of the challenges of photographing a feeding reddish egret is you never know where they are goin
Let's try over here......... by craig goettsch
See ya later, 2022!! by craig goettsch, Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year full of adventure and fun!

Thanks to all who spend
See ya later, 2022!! by craig goettsch
It's all about the "S"s by ChicagoBob46, Sanibel Sunset, Shelling and Sailing. (View large for the sailing part).landscape sunset sanibel san
It's all about the "S"s by ChicagoBob46
Just Strutt'n His Stuff by ChicagoBob46, Reddish Egret in full breeding plumage fluffs out. 
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
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Just Strutt'n His Stuff by ChicagoBob46
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Sunset waves by Brad Hartig
Over did it on the Hair Mousse by ChicagoBob46, Reddish Egret fluffing his feathers to dry off a little between rounds of fishing.
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Over did it on the Hair Mousse by ChicagoBob46
Let's fly away by ChicagoBob46, Roseate Spoonbill 
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Let's fly away by ChicagoBob46
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Skipper by craig goettsch
And DON'T Come Back by ChicagoBob46, Two Reddish Egrets in a huff over whose fishing spot this is.
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
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And DON'T Come Back by ChicagoBob46
The big stepper by craig goettsch, With outstretched wings from just landing, this reddish egret takes a big step as it readies itself
The big stepper by craig goettsch
Just Dropping In by ChicagoBob46, Snowy Egret makes a grand entrance.
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
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Just Dropping In by ChicagoBob46
Captiva Island Beach Chairs by tropicdiver, beach gulfofmexico florida beachchairs captivaisland
Captiva Island Beach Chairs by tropicdiver
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J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
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Graceful One by ChicagoBob46
Just Passing By by ChicagoBob46, Roseate Spoonbill sharing his space with a Tri-colored Heron.
J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR
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Just Passing By by ChicagoBob46
Off we go!! by craig goettsch, A roseate spoonbill showing off those magnificent pink feathers as it takes off.

Thanks to all who
Off we go!! by craig goettsch
Soft Landing by craig goettsch, A roseate spoonbill drifts in for a soft landing.

Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to
Soft Landing by craig goettsch
Such Pretty Wings!!! by craig goettsch, A roseate spoonbill lands showing off those gorgeous pink feathered wings.

Thanks to all who spend
Such Pretty Wings!!! by craig goettsch
Concentration by ChicagoBob46, When a Yellow-crowned Night-heron has his 'eye' on the prize, nothing can distract him.
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Concentration by ChicagoBob46