It’s mating season for many of our Lake Ashton flocks of birds and water fowl – from the tiny shore birds like Kildeer to the larger Sandhill Cranes and Great Blue Herons. We even had a Great Horned Owl nesting in 14th green wooded area and we caught a glimpse of a Bald Eagle surveying the marina area. I’m testing this new format. I hope it looks good.
Mom Sandhill Crane & colt 
The Fam! 
Aw go to the dance with me 
Okay but need flowers 
Wings are so cool 
Great Blue workout 
Landing 
Great Horned Owl nesting 
Anhinga female 
Limpkins 
Limpkin flying in 
Landed 
Duck duck Coot 
Great Blue Heron folded 
Evening group gathers 
Bald Eagle perched 
From white to blue in year two 
Northern Mockingbird chasing off a Red shouldered Hawk 
Again with the diving 
Great Blue Heron nesting 
Out for a stroll 
Shore birds bath nite 
Hawk surveying our pond 
Deep Blue Heron 
Blue finds a fish 
Great Blue all decked out 
Osprey nesting 
Owl nesting close by 
Walking with Mom & Dad 
Crane Colt 
Two colts 
Sweet Colt 
Older colt with longer legs 
Fuzzy wuzzy 
So much to see Mom. 
Strolling Crane Family 
Snack time 
Resting Sandhill Crane 
Whistling Ducks 
Just a day at the beach… 
Yikes let’s go… 
Florida Black Vultures 
Gallinule & baby 
Great Blue Heron 
Two large Great Blue nests 
Black necked Stlt 
Partially Blue Heron 
Watching all the girls go by….
Baby ducks 
Red winged Blackbird 
Wings drying 
Osprey 
Just you and me forever 
Even Vultures fall in love 
Common Gallinule – love the green legs 
Thirsty Shore bird 
Great Blue Heron perch 
Great Horned Owl
That’s a lot of winged creatures. Never a dull moment here. It keeps us smiling – and it’s life affirming in a time of disease and dismay. I hope these pics cheer you up too.
Hugs to all – Kathleen
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