On a still and very humid morning, fog accumulated over the lake as predicted. It peaked just around sunrise, before lifting as the sun's rays penetrated and heated the surface of the water.
A Great Egret descended, white feathers against white fog,...
...mirrored on the surface:
A Wood Stork arrived...
...and joined the egret:
A Mottled Duck looked on...
...and provided my favorite shot of the morning:
Another egret waded in the foggy wet prairie:
A female Belted Kingfisher perched at the edge of the prairie:
A pair of Pied-billed Grebes carved a wake on the lake's surface:
Before sunrise, the Wood Stork and Great Egret punctuated the landscape:
The Pine Bank was shrouded in fog as sunlight illuminated the foreground:
Moments later, rays of the sun reached the shore of the Pine Bank
Over the wetlands along the canal, fog persisted after sunrise:
There was no fog to spoil our view of the sunrise from our back yard on February 16th:
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Linking to:
Weekend Reflections
Saturday's Critters
BirdD'Pot
Camera Critters
All Seasons
Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)
Natasha Musing
Our World Tuesday
Please visit the links to all these posts to see some excellent photos on display
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I am particularly excited about the wonderful Reflections photos! Thank you for linking again. The view from the backyard is also gigantic
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Love the Egret/Fog shots as well as the reflections..Superior!! Your favorite is perfect..I also love the narration that goes along with the pictures..What a wonderful view you have..Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Mr. Kenneth.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed land where you live. So many natural beauties.
Thank you for letting us know these wonders with your photos.
A hug.
I think my favorite photos are the ones capturing the birds reflected in the still waters. Very pretty shots!
ReplyDeleteYou surpassed yourself with your photos today. That one with egret landing, complete with reflections is spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteYour photography today is exquisite - the beautiful birds, wetlands, and the unbelievable sunsets
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful life you have with nature.
ReplyDeleteAh great pictures! And loved the post
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. i love the morning clouds. It is great to see beauty with no snow.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and Salutations! My favorite was the image taken from your backyard. Home sweet home.
ReplyDeleteThe egret is so graceful for such a large shore bird (not sure if that's the correct term) Kenneth. I also enjoy the smaller snowy egret. How nice to be able to get those great sunrise and sunset photos from your backyard as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I have a bigger appreciation of bird photography now since I was trying some. I'm also a fan of the landscape shots!
ReplyDeleteHello Ken,
ReplyDeleteYour reflection photos are all just beautiful. Lovely captures of the Great Egret and Wood Stork and the Mottled Duck. The sky is gorgeous. Lovely series of photos. Happy Birding! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, wishing you a happy weekend!
How beautiful! I like the pair that seem to be discussing things...maybe talking about you! Enjoy your weekend! Looks like we have some beautiful weather in the week to come!
ReplyDeleteBuenos visitantes acuden al lago. Me parecen fantásticas las fotografÃas.
ReplyDeleteMe gustan sobretodo las dos últimas fotografÃas.
Beautiful post! Your bird images are breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteHi Kenneth :) Oh that photo of the Great Egret is gorgeous! I love the blues in the feathering...and the reflections too! You're so talented with your camera. The stork and duck seem to be having a meeting of the minds! I'd love to be a fly on the leaf for that conversation!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds photos. Love the beautiful nature photos too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/02/more-from-last-weeks-peek-at-cedar-creek.html
Wow ! Lovely bird capture .. It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening, Nature and birds here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2021/02/garden-affair-fungicide-on-plants.html
ReplyDeleteLove the misty captures, Ken. Especially that one with the reflection of the pink cloud. Very unusual! Thank you for sharing this side of Florida with All Seasons! Your encouraging comment about the ice storm was appreciated, Jesh.
ReplyDeleteLovely scenes yet again Kenneth. I do miss my trips to the coast or wetlands in this lockdown.
ReplyDeleteMy brother Kenneth, that first photo already just killed me! So peaceful! I wish I can see egrets and herons someday in this life :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful shots. Love that glassy water. I so want to see a stork in person now.
ReplyDeleteThe early morning light is so special as it illuminates these fabulous creatures!
ReplyDeleteYour link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!