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These are two of the birds we spotted on the Darling Refuge Wildlife Drive Sunday.
Wood Stork: A separate family from any of our other birds, he is definitely not the benign-looking baby bringer of myth. (This one would give babies terrible nightmares I fear!)
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Great Egret: Looks as if he's admiring his reflection, but really waiting for lunch to appear.
We saw a ton of other birds on the Kayak Trail, but my pictures didn't turn out well. It was hard to concentrate on kayaking, keeping the camera dry and not going aground -- the water was very shallow. We'll try again another time.
Great captures, especially with the reflection in the second shot.
Posted by: J Bar | January 11, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Oh, what a great way to go birding! I'm envious.
Posted by: Martha Z | January 11, 2011 at 03:55 PM
The birds in Florida seem to be so unique. I like the reflection in the last picture. So clear.
Posted by: Margot | January 11, 2011 at 05:25 PM
I will be in Florida in February and I sure hope to see some of these beautiful birds. Maybe I'll even get a kayak ride in too!
Posted by: Springman | January 11, 2011 at 05:38 PM
These are great pics, Sallie. Does anyone tell that stork myth anymore?
Posted by: Barb | January 11, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Love the head on those storks--and the egret is so elegant!
Posted by: sondra | January 11, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Sometimes it is best to just paddle and watch...
nice reflection with the egret.
Posted by: Lesley | January 11, 2011 at 06:03 PM
I can't wait to do a little Florida birding next week. ;)
Posted by: Sally in WA | January 11, 2011 at 09:00 PM
That Wood Stork does look pretty fearsome lol
Posted by: holdingmoments | January 11, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Wonderful photos... love the egret and reflection!
Posted by: Lady Fi | January 12, 2011 at 01:21 AM
Great captures! The second pictures has a lovely reflection!
Posted by: Cecilia Artista | January 12, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Sallie, I am glad to see you are enjoying being back in warm sunny Florida.
Don't you just love the large variety of bird, especially in the winter months.
Hugs,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | January 12, 2011 at 05:42 AM
I love the egret too ! What a beautiful shot !
Amitiés.
Annie
Posted by: Annie | January 12, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Two wonderful photos of interesting birds, especially the second with the reflection. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Camada.
Posted by: Gary Phillips | January 12, 2011 at 06:51 AM
Beautiful photos... specially the second one the reflection is beautiful!
Posted by: Arti | January 12, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Love the second shot with the birds reflection in the water. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Stella | January 12, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Interesting photos comparing the two birds. Of course the reflection is great. It's not easy to get great shots from the kayak but well worth trying.
Posted by: Mick | January 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM
A beatiful bird I love the reflection image
Posted by: theconstantwalker | January 12, 2011 at 01:25 PM
i love wood storks!
Posted by: Jill | January 12, 2011 at 03:13 PM