Headed back to Celery Fields this morning. Had a beautiful sunrise. Got some great pics of a Least Bittern out in the open and later flying. This is pretty rare as they are very shy, secretive birds and usually stay well hidden. I also got some fantastic flight shots of the Female Northern Harrier. I even got a good enough sequence that I turned into a video.
Foggy sunrise
Least Bittern hunting. Note the reflection.
Least Bittern in open.
Least Bittern swallowing down a minnow.
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks crossed up in flight.
Nanday Parakeet. Rarely are butt shots photos that I keep, but the shape and colors worked out here.
Nanday Parakeet on a perch.
Nanday Parakeet in flight. Nanday parakeets, also known as black-hooded parakeets, are an established non-native species in Florida, with populations found in central and southern parts of the state, including Tampa, Sarasota, West Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. They are thought to have originated from escapes or releases of pet birds and are now considered self-sustaining in Florida’s ecosystem. These birds are social and can often be seen in large flocks, nesting in tree cavities or telephone poles.
Little Gator
Gray-headed Swamphen in flight.
Female Northern Harrier in flight.
Female Northern Harrier in flight video from pics.
Female Northern Harrier in flight.
Female Northern Harrier in flight.
Female Northern Harrier in flight.
Paraglider
Least Bittern in flight.
Bald Eagle flyover.
You are the master, with one great shot after another. I love the bitterns, the whistling ducks wrapped up in flight and just one great shot after another. I can’t say anything but thank you.
Gorgeous photos and a powerful reminder of why keeping Celery Fields and the nature around it free from development is so important. Those birds are part of what makes Florida unique. Endless homes and concrete aren’t.
you are the best! What more can I say??
Much Love
Big Granny