Each month I enjoy looking back over my archived photos, taken three years previously, to remember how things were then and now that we have moved to Connecticut, what I am missing this month. As usual, I search for images which include favorite memes: critters of all kinds (especially birds), skies and clouds, reflections and flowers, as well as scenes which speak for themselves. We spent the entire month of April, 2019 in south Florida.
On April 1 in our local wetlands, a small flock of Black-necked Stilts cast reflections on the still waters of the lakeside marsh. Forgive my overkill, but the sight was bedazzling. Here are three of our dozens of photos:
Also on April 1, an early morning Eastern Screech-Owl:
In our back yard, a Tricolored Heron flipped a tiny fish before swallowing it head-first:
The two Bald Eaglets in the local nest were doing well:
A male Northern Cardinal was in fine plumage:
Flowers of carnivorous Horned Bladderwort brightened the marsh:
A male Bobcat crossed the gravel road:
Later that same day, a female watched from roadside:
A Green Heron roosted in the rookery:
A Gulf Fritillary sipped nectar from Lantana bloom:
A Zebra heliconian basked in sunlight:
A male Red-winged Blackbird displayed his red epaulets:
A displaying Boat-tailed Grackle showed off his iridescent plumage:
A Wood Stork wheeled overhead:
During Spring Break we stayed with our Illinois family at Tranquility Bay Resort in the Florida Keys:
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Linking to:
Skywatch Friday
Weekend Reflections
Saturday's Critters
BirdD'Pot
All Seasons
Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)
Natasha Musing
Please visit the links to all these posts to see some excellent photos on display
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I am absolutely bowled over the the Stilts. I don’t remember seeing their image for sure and how can I ever forget the Bob cat and rest of the splendid fauna from your earlier posts.
ReplyDeleteI love to swing by here; and see your posts. It lends me a lot of hope, joy and calm.
I just hope my blog post this week will also give you some hope and if you have any suggestions Kenneth, please do feel free to share. (Saving the Bees)
https://natashamusing.com/2022/04/bee-positive-wednesday-wisdom/
I hope my comment comes through.
ReplyDeleteGod speed✨
Your new header is so cute (hope you forgive me, I can't think of another word) The butterfly and the sunsets are stunning! A happy weekend to you, Emille (Jesh)
ReplyDeleteSpectacular shots.
ReplyDeleteThose last photos of the sunset are wonderful, as are the first few photos with the outstanding reflections. And the rest of the photos are just wow.
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love those first few photos with the vivid reflections. It's like my eyes are playing tricks on me!
ReplyDeleteFirst 3 are Great Photos!!! #12 has nice bokeh and colors. And the second last is out of this world for sure. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteWundervolle Fotos, herzlichst Klärchen
ReplyDeleteGreetings and Salutations! Love, love, love your photographs of the Florida Keys vacation.
ReplyDeleteRemarkable photos! The reflections are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe reflections of the stilts was very creative and fun to see, Kenneth.
ReplyDeleteStunning clicks, Adorable owl capture. The bladderwort blooms are beautiful . What a stunning evening sky capture. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteHello Ken,
ReplyDeleteI love the Stilts and their reflections, awesome series. Great captures of all the birds, some of my favorites are the Tricolored Heron, Wood Stork and Green Heron. Love the cute Screech Owl and the Bobcat is cool. Your sunsets are gorgeous. Beautiful post and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great new week!
Bedazzling is right! Actually, I often find your photos to be bedazzling. And thank you for reminding me of a word I haven't used in a while. I think I will search out reasons to be bedazzled!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-last-of-these-for-while-i-promise.html
A superb, and nostalgic I'm sure, look back, Ken!
ReplyDeleteThere can never be too many images of Black-necked Stilts! Especially when they are this spectacular. Nice work.
All is good in the Sunshine State. Migration is proceeding toward its annual conclusion. Breeding birds are busy. And one of the things I'm certain you really miss - 'skeeters have become quite active.
Take good care.
Ken, these are all beyond incredible. To get such perfection (especially the stilts) with reflections...just terrific.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us
~Anni at I'd Rather B Birdin'
Really nice memories, aren't they? A most enjoyable post.
ReplyDeleteThe reflection shot of the three birds and the woodstork over head are both great shots! Thanks also for joining in #Allseasons. Come back to the same post next week (as I'm on holiday)...
ReplyDeleteAll of these stunning images! Each and every one of them is magnificent!
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