We had a lovely outing today where we were joined by Pat, Bill and Kim. We saw lots of cool birds, duckies seemed to be the specialty of the day. If you didn't GOYB to join us, here's what you missed:
I didn't get hardly any people pictures at all! I hope Pat took some. Here is a really nice one of Pat and Bill though.
This is a Coot. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this picture reminds me of Barty. I think it's the inky blackness.
3 Pelicans in formation.
It wouldn't be the Viera Wetlands without an Ibis striking a pose.
Two male Hooded Mergansers. I've seen these a million times, but didn't realize till I got home that I had never added them to my life list! They are officially number 295 on my photographic life list.
This guy was sitting on a post. EVERYONE was taking his picture, and I swear, he knew it. I could hear him saying, "Shoot my right profile dahling..."
Northern Shovelers. Probably my favorite ducky for many reasons. Mostly because the live up to their name, their beak is like a shovel.
This is one of those stories that tells a story. "Look at me! Look at me!"
"Oh man, Steve's been drinking again... Let's just hide and pretend he's not with us..."
The female shovelers make me laugh. They remind me of those stupid actresses who get their lips plumped up to look like bee sting victims. Except it looks good on the ducks, on people they just look like idiots.
Ring neck ducks. Another story....
"I don't want to talk about it."
"Aw, come on, it's not that big of a deal, it was just ONE time..."
"Alas, we are just two ships who are passing in the night..."
"Woo hoo! She came back!"
It was a great day out in the wetlands! Be sure to come out and join us one of these days for exercise, birds and most likely silliness!
