Showing posts with label Pelicans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pelicans. Show all posts

Friday, February 2, 2024

A Trip to the Gulf Coast!


 It takes us less than an hour to drive to the Gulf Coast so this is one of our favorite day trips!


And no we didn't travel by horse cart but hubby was kind enough to pull into this little convenience store for me to get a few photos! I can't imagine getting out in this on the main road! 


Every trip to the Withlacoochee Bay Trail is an adventure!


I love the winter brown grasses all along the canal.

We have honestly never seen so many birds and such a variety but I'll skip around and show a few highlights.


This fisherman was checking his baskets and the pelicans followed closely to see if they might get an easy meal.


It was amazing to watch!

And something else that caught our eyes!


Dolphins!


We spotted several out in the bay and that's always a treat!


A cropped view!

Lots of beautiful scenes as we hiked to the end of the trail.


It was a brisk winter day and perfect for walking!

Do you have a special place to visit to see birds and wildlife?


I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

  and Mosaic Monday HERE ! 

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Sandhill Cranes Point the Way!


 We stood in the driveway to leave for a day trip to the Gulf Coast and looked up to see these Sandhill Cranes.


About 40 Sandhills pointing the way!


(The outline of this formation looks like a bird)

So let's go.

 ( beautiful scenes along the way are in my previous post)


We spotted 2 Pelicans from the bridge


and one took flight while we passed.


Let's continue across the bridge. 


Now we are at the water's edge in time to watch a Great Blue Heron fly over and perch close by.


The boat launch is popular for birds.


A kayak is ready to launch with a Great White Egret standing nearby.


He's a beauty, isn't he.


And willing to pose for pics!

A Seagull is on a little gravel bar in the water....


and other boats are enjoying a winter day in Florida with the temps in the 70s.


A few more scenes to enjoy!


I could stay all day! 


I have my camera...where's my chair! lol


I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’.