We took a walk at Six Mile Cypress Slough last week. This is a different nature preserve from the one I showed yesterday -- we have to drive to it, but it's only a few miles away. We usually see more birds and animals at Six-Mile than we do at the preserve next door.
The little blue heron seemed to be lecturing the anhinga -- maybe he wanted that old raft all to himself.
Turtles enjoying the winter sunshine.
Nap time for this guy!
Three little turtles sitting on a log .... and three reflections in the reeds.
The patient fisher-bird. Those are feathers scattered in the duckweed.
Linking to WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (thank you Stewart) and to next weekend's SATURDAY CRITTERS, with thanks to Eileen.
I've never seen, or even heard of that bird (on the left), in the first photo. Nice pics!
Posted by: Pat | February 03, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Beautiful birds! The sleepy squirrel is sure cute!
Posted by: Lindy | February 02, 2015 at 08:49 PM
Love those turtles. Looks like that raft is very popular with the critters!
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Posted by: ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© | February 01, 2015 at 01:10 PM
Hello Sallie, I am stopping back to say thank you for linking up your critter post. I enjoyed all the birds and turtles..Have a happy weekend@
Posted by: Eileen | January 31, 2015 at 03:46 AM
I wondered what kind of heron that was
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | January 30, 2015 at 09:40 PM
Dearest Sallie; Haha, I had to check 'anhinga' and he sure must have been scare the blue heron away :-) I LOVED the turtles' reflections in the reed. Lots of bluish creatures from slough(*^_^*) Nap time squirrel is located sweetly in between, my friend.
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | January 30, 2015 at 04:28 AM
Wonderful shots of the birds and I love the one with the lecturing heron.
Posted by: Carver | January 30, 2015 at 02:49 AM
Lovely! What is always fun about your blog posts is the fact I see animals and birds and other wild things that I never would see here in our tiny part of the world.
I link back to you today on my post!
Linda ❤⊱彡
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Posted by: Linda | January 29, 2015 at 02:31 PM
The turtles are my favorite. You're lucky to have wildlife so close.
Posted by: Barb Behmer | January 29, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Amazing shots of the critters. I just love that first one!
Posted by: Lady Fi | January 29, 2015 at 06:33 AM
Fun collection of Florida avians. In that first shot - I'm pretty sure they're married and the old man (anhinga) isn't listening to a word his wife (heron) is saying. That last shot is a little scary as it appears a gator may have been fishing for little birdies. We saw a gator attack and eat a bird in the canal at Shark Valley. What a racket - sounded and looked like the end of the world!
Thank you for your very generous compliment today!
Posted by: Lowell | January 29, 2015 at 04:50 AM
I enjoyed seeing all this wildlife!
Posted by: EG CameraGirl | January 29, 2015 at 04:32 AM
Really like that last shot - its a great looking bird!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | January 29, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Excellent photos. I have nature preserves close to me too, but the animals stay mostly hidden. I'd love to be able to see birds and turtles in some of them. I see more in the countryside outside of the preserves.
Posted by: Ratty | January 28, 2015 at 10:32 PM
What a great place - I love that first photo. And the tree in the previous post is perfect!
Posted by: Al | January 28, 2015 at 06:13 PM
An absolute treat for my eyes this evening. Lovely, Sallie - and thank you.
Posted by: Penny | January 28, 2015 at 05:43 PM
Thought about you when I heard the announcement about the creation of a Wilderness Area in AK.
Posted by: Dianne | January 28, 2015 at 01:26 PM
looks like a nice place to go and relax...and spot the wildlife! great shots. my favorites are the turtles!! and the snoozing squirrel!! well, the birds are all pretty cool too!
Posted by: laura | January 28, 2015 at 10:34 AM
The turtles and the squirrel are so cute ! We once had a turtle in our yard which "ran" behind my mother's red food nails thinking that they were strawberries, probably, lol !
Posted by: Gattina | January 28, 2015 at 09:29 AM
Oh they are all just wonderful birds and I know that must be a fun place to visit~
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | January 28, 2015 at 08:29 AM
Wonderful photos! I love the napping squirrel, so cute.
Posted by: Gunilla | January 28, 2015 at 06:28 AM
Nice spot to watch wildlife! Sometimes birds of a feather are a little indifferent about flocking together..lol Great shots, I love turtles too...they are so smart!!
Posted by: Sondra-SC | January 28, 2015 at 05:16 AM
Great photos! Love the discussion of the birds on the raft. And thanks for your comment on my recent post as well.
Posted by: Marie-AZ | January 27, 2015 at 09:39 PM
Great photos Sallie! I loved that first one and am dying to know what Mr. Heron is telling his "friend" :)
Blessings, Aimee
Posted by: Aimee | January 27, 2015 at 08:44 PM
Love your photos!
Have a wonderful day!
Lea
Posted by: Lea | January 27, 2015 at 07:50 PM
That is a fun preserve. Lots of critters. Ours are pretty quiet this time of year.
Posted by: Yogi | January 27, 2015 at 06:33 PM
these are wonderful Sallie. The squirrel is so cute.
Posted by: Felicia | January 27, 2015 at 06:15 PM
What a lovely collection of photos! - and I thoroughly enjoyed your captions too.
The little blue heron and anhinga shot begs a speech bubble, though I'm pleased that you restrained yourself from adding one on this occasion.
Have a nice day.
Posted by: Derek | January 27, 2015 at 05:00 PM
Great sightings and marvelous captures. Love the sleeping squirrel and turtle's reflections.
Posted by: Gaelyn | January 27, 2015 at 04:03 PM
Hi Sallie! Your photos are as always crystal clear! very beautiful! Thank you. Have a nice week.
Wil,ABCW Team
Posted by: Reader Wil | January 27, 2015 at 03:14 PM
Wonderful shots.
Posted by: Pat | January 27, 2015 at 01:45 PM
That little blue sure is pretty! And I always love seeing the turtles. They seem to get along well, don't they? lol Hugs!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 27, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Sally,the photos are stunning, especially the heron and Anhinga at the top!
Posted by: Hazel | January 27, 2015 at 12:20 PM
just love turtles! they make me smile every time! and the first scene made me jealous as i've never seen either of those birds in person. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 27, 2015 at 11:47 AM
A lovely selection of birds and Turtles in this post.
Posted by: Margaret Birding For Pleasure | January 27, 2015 at 11:03 AM
A great series of photos. I especially like the turtles and their reflections.
Posted by: Mick | January 27, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Splendid photos Sallie! You have shared my favorites today, as I love all these little critters. Have a great day :)
Posted by: DeniseinVA | January 27, 2015 at 09:27 AM
Hello Sallie, it is nice to have these preserves and parks close by.. The Little Blue is one of my favorite herons.. And I love the turtles.. Great post, enjoy your day!
Posted by: Eileen | January 27, 2015 at 09:03 AM