Florida in Winter
January 28, 2016 8 Comments
Sebastian Beach Ocean Waves
Black Skimmers Sunbathe Flat on Sand
White Ibis at Lagoon
Laughing Gull with Mouth Open
Pink Spoonbill and Blue Water
Lesser Scaup at Backyard Pond
Tricolor Heron with Purple Eyes
Great Blue Heron with Windblown Feathers
Bald Eagle and Black Vultures Near Home
Alligator in Pond
Double Rainbow Over Backyard
In Florida we enjoy an outdoor lifestyle year round. Although it may get chilly from time to time when winter cold fronts blow through from the north, the weather usually warms back up to 70°F within a few days. That means we go outside and enjoy the beach, gardens, and wildlife.
Florida is home to over 500 species of birds, which makes it one of the top birdwatching destinations in the world. Our local birding and wildlife festival is the largest in the nation! Info about the festival is at: http://www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org/ Come on down and enjoy nature in the Sunshine State!
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Fantastic collection of photos. I’ve never seen skimmers sunbath. Interesting!
Thanks! The first time I saw a skimmer sunbathe I was worried it looked dead. I went a little closer and he popped right up. It’s so funny to see.
Beautiful photos, and I too have never seen skimmers sunbath, hey they gotta get their Florida suntan too! 🙂 Love the Laughing Gull’s wide open mouth, awesome unique shot!
Thank you so much! It is so funny seeing the skimmers stretched out on the sand. Pretty tame too – you can get close if you slowly make your way over to them. I think the laughing gull was laughing at me. 🙂
Fantastic shots, Pam!! You’ve really captured many of the beautiful highlights that make Florida so special. I love living in Florida – we consider ourselves privileged every day!
I agree – we love it! And now spring nesting has started. It gets even better! 🙂
LOVE your nature shots, especially the quirky fabulous bird photos!
We do love our birdies!