Great Egret
It was a wonderful trip to Key Largo and no trip there would be complete without a visit to the bird sanctuary. I think most gardeners are birders on one level or another and hopefully will enjoy this post. Visiting here is always fun but it is especially fun around feeding time. The birds all come in for food around 3 or so and the pelicans are very brave birds.
They will hang out right on the walkways and are not fearful of humans. Watch out for the ones hanging out on the roof, they might poop on you! This happened to me one year and let me tell you it is nasty. Pelicans are big so wet rotten fish smelling poo comes out of them in large quantities.
You never know what bird you might be lucky to see. This male Yellow Crowned Night Heron comes every winter to visit and doesn't seem shy about getting his photo taken.
There were lots of White Ibis about this time.
It is hard not to come away from the sanctuary with lots of great pics that you want to share.
Last one for now, I promise : )
Snow Egret(I think)
I have a lot more photos to go through. Besides the normal array of vacation and floral photos, I went on a garden walk sponsored by the Garden Club of the Upper Keys. I hope to post pics of that adventure soon.
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On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Austin Corley struck again at Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg, FL. This time, the 19 year old and a friend stole three adult geese from the public lake to sell to restaurants or at livestock auctions.
For the full story see: http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/article1024552.ece
and: http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/article773573.ece
http://www.sunsentinel.com/ducks
Even though this is in direct violation of St. Petersburg, FL, City Ordinance ARTICLE II. PARK RULES, Sec. 21-48.(a) Wildlife; domestic animals generally, which states that is unlawful to pursue, catch, molest or kill any animals in any Park, or disturb the nest, den or burrow thereof except to fish as allowed pursuant to this Article, the authorities have opted not to stop Corley or the likes of him.
Please sign this petition if you want the City of St. Petersburg, as well as the STATE OF FLORIDA, to pass and ENFORCE stronger laws that prohibit the catching, molesting, or killing of any animal in any Park in Florida, or disturbing the nest, den or burrow of any such animal.
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My husband and I were attacked by this man in our home in Ft. Lauderdale, taking away 95% of Muscovy ducks . Please cast your vote and share this petition to all your friends and colaborators. We need as much help as possible, we are deeply devastated.
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Sincerely,
Clifford Family
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