Monday, January 22, 2018

Bird Survey: Pinellas NWR 12-31-17




Great Egret, the symbol of the National Audubon Society





They have a slow flight and fly with their necks retracted, a distinguishing characteristic.



As opposed to cranes like this Sandhill Crane who fly with their necks out-stretched





Omega-3s for lunch






In mixed-species colonies, Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons are often the first to arrive, and their presence may induce nesting among other species.






Bottlenose Dolphins













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