#floridabirds

[aneighborhoodnaturalist]

Great blue herons sturdy bill is ideal for stabbing prey which the heron will then orient to slide down its throat headfirst, in the case of fish.

(Great blue heron)

Orlando Expedition “Week” - Day 14, Post 3

[dancing-pear]

Here’s a fun bird I tried so hard to capture last year and finally got a good shot of this January, a Belted Kingfisher!! As their name suggests, they are great fishers, flying along waterways and diving for fish once spotted! Their calls are distinctive once you learn them but they fly so fast it can be hard (for me) to get good pictures of them unless they are perching 😂😅💙 . . . Camera: Olympus E-M5Markii Lens: 40-150mm pro f2.8 Teleconverter: 1.4x (56-210mm) ISO: 400 Aperture: f4 Speed: 1/2000s Edited: ON1 Photo Raw 2022, Lightroom, Instagram . . . #BreakFreeWithOlympus #GetOlympus #olympusphotography #mzuiko #omsystem #olympusem5mkii #olympus40150pro #beltedkingfisher #kingfishers #beltedkingfishersofinstagram #kingfishersofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #naturephotography #birdsseenin2023 #FloridaBirds #Birding #stmarksnationalwildliferefuge #stmarksnwr #on1pics #lightroom #lightroomedits (at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVqfc6L8UC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[luciwest]

Welcome! The Historic Kenwood Artist Enclave Studio Tour is happening this weekend at 20 stops, including my home - and outdoor studio / indoor creative lab. You know you've found it if you see this birdfeeder, with or without parrots on it. Thank you to all who came on this first day - and welcome all who are coming on Sunday. We will have live music again, on Sunday by singer-songwriter @debrubysings at 1pm and 3pm. And @lesinfin.art will read poetry at 11am. I've got lots of new work to share with you. Some that is so handmade, I've developed blisters. Some already sold but kindly left for you to still see. Some gone already. And lots of interesting people to chat with. And always plenty of birds, butterflies, and blooms to take in. The tour is free and self-guided. Tour map, schedule, info: https://kenwoodartistenclave.org/artist-studio-tour/ #aehkstpete #aehkstudiotour #birdnerd #parrotslife #floridabirds https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9J1Q4sAWH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fenrislorsrai]

Fish Crow by Jon W Via Flickr: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, FL. This guy looks like he's up to no good.

[thefaunaplace]

Anhingas, also known as "snakebirds," are some of the most fascinating and unique creatures you'll ever come across.

[bambooplantsforsale]

Bamboo Plants and Beautiful Cardinal Bird - Ocoee Bamboo Farm 407-777-4807 There's something truly serene and enchanting about the sight of beautiful clumping bamboo plants, swaying gently in the breeze. These plants have a unique way of bringing a sense of calm and tranquility to any space they're in. And when coupled with the sight of a stunning cardinal bird perched among the lush greenery, it creates a breathtaking scene that is hard to forget.

If you're someone who loves the beauty of nature and wants to bring a touch of it into your life, consider getting a clumping bamboo plant. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they're also easy to care for and grow well in a variety of environments.

One great place to purchase a beautiful and healthy bamboo plant is the Ocoee Bamboo Farm and Bamboo Nursery. We have a wide variety of species to choose from and can help you find the perfect plant for your needs.

And once you have your clumping bamboo planted, sit back and enjoy the beautiful cardinal birds that are sure to be drawn to it. These bright and beautiful birds are a joy to watch as they flit from branch to branch, singing their sweet melodies.

To share your love of beautiful clumping bamboo plants and cardinal birds, use hashtags like #BambooLove #NatureBeauty #CardinalBirds #OcoeeBambooFarm #ClumpingBamboo #SereneScenery on social media platforms. You can also use these tags to connect with other nature lovers and share your own experiences and photos.

A clumping bamboo plant is a fantastic addition to any space. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they also provide a sense of calm and tranquility. And when paired with the stunning sight of a cardinal bird, it creates a magical scene that is sure to lift your spirits. Don't hesitate to get your own beautiful clumping bamboo plant today from the Ocoee Bamboo Farm and Bamboo Nursery

[lizj]

Roseate Spoonbill Nest Building #floridabirds #orlandowetlands #roseatespoonbill #spoonbillsaturday (at Orlando Wetlands Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co1DpC5NHRJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shefancdotcom]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Gulf Stream Card Cockatoos At Hialeah Park Florida Miami Bird Postcard Animal.

[antonykozz]

That look you get when someone doesn’t want their picture taken! ☑️📷🤨😂 #thatlook #thatlooktho #antonykozz #kozzphoto #ftlauderdalephotographer #fortlauderdalephotographer #flamingo #flamingos #flamingosofinstagram #flamingoparty #flamingoslife #soflo #soflolife #sofloliving #floridabirds #floridabirdsofinstagram #whatyoulookingat #pinkflamingo #pinkflamingos #birdsofflorida #birdsofig #justchillin #justchilling #justchilling😎 https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHXqOwLqHO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aneighborhoodnaturalist]

Like many large wading birds, once the little blue heron reaches full adulthood it will have very few predators. In the wild, little blue herons have been observed fleeing from Harris hawks!

(Little blue heron, non-breeding)

Orlando Expedition Week - Day 6, Post 2

[dancing-pear]

A Reddish Egret and a Great Egret sharing the shot! Taken at St. Marks NWR in January ❤️🤍 . . . Camera: Olympus E-M5Markii Lens: 40-150mm pro f2.8 Teleconverter: 1.4x (56-210mm) ISO: 250 Aperture: f4 Speed: 1/2000s Edited: ON1 Photo Raw 2022 . . . #BreakFreeWithOlympus #GetOlympus #olympusphotography #mzuiko #omsystem #olympusem5mkii #olympus40150pro #reddishegret #greategret #egretsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #floridabirds #birdsseenin2023 #birding #naturephotography #floridanature #stmarksnwr #stmarksnationalwildliferefuge #on1pics (at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGEaLFLFfu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[luciwest]

Something that never gets old: seeing wild parrots stopping through our yard for a snack. #happierplace #backyardoasis #floridabirds #your_best_birds #women_wildlife_photography #stpetefl #lovefl #historickenwood #aehkstpete (at Historic Kenwood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiRRP3JQQ8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lanisossman]

From my  Florida Wildlife in Black and White project:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10218245861363708&type=3

Thanks to https://santarosa.wbu.com/chickadee-fun-facts for the these fun facts.

• Chickadees usually mate for life.

• Chestnut-backed and Black-capped chickadees keep an eye on the food-finding success of other individuals, if one bird is doing especially well; they adapt their behavior, whereas unproductive tactics are not copied.

• The oldest banded Black-capped Chickadee recaptured in the wild had lived 12 years and 5 months.

• Have you noticed how ravenously the birds eat at your bird feeders, especially first thing in the morning and just before dusk? Chickadees can gain as much as 10 percent of their body weight each day and lose it all again during a cold winter night.

• Chickadees are a tough little bird that do not migrate. During cold weather Chickadees have been found to need twenty times more food than they do in summer.

[lizj]

Lots of American white pelicans !! #floridabirds #americanwhitepelicans (at Blackpoint Wildlife Drive) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnkknRXPYFT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rafquiles]

Red shoulder hawk looks like he’s been shy but actually was leaning against wind.

Bald Eagle flies over

[slinus27]

Great Blue Heron - photographed at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Florida. . . . . . . . #birds #heron #greatblueheron #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #floridabirds #photography (at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qeUlvjIxM/?igshid=mbp2cm348yhx