I think these are Willets -- and I think they got up too early in the morning. By 10 a.m. they were ready for their morning nap!
It was a gray and cool (for Florida) morning at Bunche Beach. The good part was there were very few people on the beach (a rarity in this part of Florida during the season).
LINKING TO: WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY (thank you to Stewart) and to RATHER B'BIRDING (thanks to Anni)
Nice pics of these puffy little cuties.
Posted by: Pat | February 01, 2016 at 10:47 PM
Such a cute photo...napping in place! :-)
Posted by: Marie-AZ | January 25, 2016 at 08:10 AM
I know what you mean when you say there were unusually few people on the beach. There are always bunches there so that is definitely an oddity. That yawning bird cracks me up. A real cutie pie with a real personality in this shot. genie
Posted by: genie | January 24, 2016 at 01:34 PM
I've returned to add my thanks for sharing your link to this post to share with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend. Yep, Willets....LOVE THE ONE YAWNING. lol
Posted by: Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin' | January 24, 2016 at 01:38 AM
So cute. I could do with a nap too.
Posted by: diane | January 22, 2016 at 05:47 PM
Just beautiful! :)
Posted by: Linda | January 22, 2016 at 03:45 PM
Willet be nap-time soon?
;-)
Posted by: ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© | January 22, 2016 at 08:56 AM
I've missed you Sallie! Enjoyed this photo so much; especially the little guy yawning in the background. You capture so much fun in nature.
Posted by: Gail Dixon | January 22, 2016 at 08:28 AM
Again a beautiful picture! Thank you for your comment.It is a pity that a lot of people have to be killed in those horrible and senseless conflicts. There are no winners.
Wil, ABCWTeam
Posted by: Reader Wil | January 22, 2016 at 03:15 AM
Funny birds, such skinny legs !
Posted by: Gattina | January 22, 2016 at 02:42 AM
This made me smile and then yawn.... Michelle
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | January 21, 2016 at 09:50 PM
Works for me! I'm always game for a nap :)
Posted by: bettyl-NZ | January 21, 2016 at 05:58 PM
What pretty birds. By 10AM I'm ready for a morning nap too, but they wouldn't appreciate that at the office!
Posted by: Al | January 21, 2016 at 05:24 PM
They are so cute and you captured a superb shot.
Posted by: lindyloumac | January 21, 2016 at 07:20 AM
Dearest Sallie; Oh, Lovely scene of Willets under the bit cold season. I smiled with the cute yawning face and the way they trying to be warmer putting their head back :-)
Thank you SO much for your sweet comments. Trying to catching up my friends' blog. So cold here but enjoyed the first a bit piled snow fall(♡^.^♡)
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | January 21, 2016 at 12:28 AM
awwww, so sweet. How do they balance themselves on those skinny little legs!?
Posted by: Debbie | January 20, 2016 at 08:45 PM
Oh, gosh! Daisy had me up at 6 a.m., but ignored her for awhile!
Posted by: JennJilks | January 20, 2016 at 05:16 PM
I love the shore in winter. Matches my melancholy. Birds don't care.
Posted by: Dianne | January 20, 2016 at 01:29 PM
They are beautiful--and a gorgeous photo--worth waking up for?
Posted by: Podso | January 20, 2016 at 12:49 PM
I looked at this page in the early morning, when it was -4C outside and I was waiting for the sun to come up and melt the ice on my car!
The photo really made me smile: a lovely capture. I wondered whether it was a young one with its beak open, squawking for food.
Posted by: Hazel | January 20, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Very cute they are all huddled up like that. Great photo! It is chilly up this way. Snow expected in a couple of days.
Posted by: DeniseinVA | January 20, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Looks like they're hunched up against the colder than usual weather. They wouldn't like it here where I am!
Posted by: Barb | January 20, 2016 at 09:47 AM
What a cute shot!
Posted by: Mama Zen | January 20, 2016 at 09:30 AM
They are so pretty! Love the shot!
Posted by: Marie-AZ | January 20, 2016 at 08:02 AM
Nice pic of the birds - especially capturing one that's yawning. Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
Posted by: Linda W | January 20, 2016 at 07:14 AM
This is a wonderful photo...
Posted by: Sondra-SC | January 20, 2016 at 06:34 AM
Fabulous shot! The beaches have been empty for good reason! But there is more to a beach than just swimming. I may just head out to one today and just toast while watching the birds.
Posted by: Jeanne Marie | January 20, 2016 at 06:05 AM
I hope their naps were well deserved!
Posted by: Halcyon | January 20, 2016 at 01:10 AM
Hello Sallie!:)
Love this shot of the sleepy Willets!:) Have a good day!:)
Posted by: breathtaking | January 20, 2016 at 12:34 AM
The Willets are so cute. I am feeling like these Willets now. My eyes are closing, I need a nap. Ha ha!
Posted by: nancy chan | January 19, 2016 at 09:39 PM
Maybe in the sandpiper family. Piped up too early?
Posted by: Colleen@ LOOSELEAFNOTES | January 19, 2016 at 08:43 PM
Great photo!
I'll have my WBW post up tomorrow
Hope you are having a great week!
Lea
Posted by: Lea | January 19, 2016 at 06:26 PM
I love seeing these Willets, though I would not be standing on one leg if I needed a nap. :)
Posted by: Penny | January 19, 2016 at 06:24 PM
They're all standing on one leg:) I know what you mean - it was the same at the South. Calif. beaches - really the only time good for taking pics!
Posted by: Jesh StG | January 19, 2016 at 04:02 PM
YAWN! How cute!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 19, 2016 at 02:49 PM
too cute! i'm right there with them and i just got up an hour ago!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 19, 2016 at 01:48 PM
Wonderful photo of those birds!
Posted by: ellen b | January 19, 2016 at 01:44 PM
When a bird had to nap, a bird has to nap!
Posted by: Margaret Birding For Pleasure | January 19, 2016 at 01:15 PM
Nap time, maybe :)) But they look so pretty and soft!
Posted by: helmiriitta10 | January 19, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Hi Sallie, they are pretty. I like the one in the far left yawning. Great capture. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your week ahead!
Posted by: Eileen | January 19, 2016 at 09:45 AM