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Feathered Friends by the Shore

With Sarasota, FL my hometown, my multiple visits per year always includes numerous walks by the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It seems some of my friends are waiting for me on each visit, often posing for entire photo shoots.
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  • Osprey

    Osprey

    09-03-18 The magnificent osprey watches over his beach territory from high in a shoreline pine tree.

  • Osprey in nest platform

    Osprey in nest platform

    01-13-19 Working as a team, the tentative lady stayed in the nest as her mate watched over the human-crowded scenario from a nearby tree.

  • Anhinga sunning his wings

    Anhinga sunning his wings

    02-14-15 It is always a pleasure to find an Anhinga drying his wings along the shoreline.

  • Anhingas

    Anhingas

    05-28-16 The sweet Anhingas gave numerous poses and let me climb down on the rocks for a closer capture.

  • White Ibis

    White Ibis

    09-01-15 A flock of White Ibis stroll the beach for their final feeding of the day.

  • White Ibis walking beach

    White Ibis walking beach

    09-01-15 A White Ibis walks the beach in the setting Sun searching for its evening meal.

  • A White Ibis feeding

    A White Ibis feeding

    09-02-15 A White Ibis feeds as the Sun edges towards the horizon.

  • An ibis trio

    An ibis trio

    08-27-16 An ibis trio relunctantly posed for me in the rain - I was grateful!

  • Ibis

    Ibis

    05-25-18 In between the torrential rain showers, the neighborhood ibis flock feasted within the flooded roadway median.

  • Blue-eyed ibis

    Blue-eyed ibis

    07-08-17 The stunning ibis posed within the stillness of the park's chaotic energy.

  • Lone roseate spoonbill

    Lone roseate spoonbill

    05-28-18 A lone roseate spoonbill separated from his flock survives through tenacity of the spirit.

  • Lone roseate spoonbill

    Lone roseate spoonbill

    09-01-17 A disheveled lone roseate spoonbill gazes inro the distance curious about its destiny.

  • Sweet limpkin

    Sweet limpkin

    05-17-17 The sweet one-legged limpkin gave me a direct look to complete the photo trio.

  • Limpkin feasting on mussels

    Limpkin feasting on mussels

    05-17-17 A one-legged limpkin feasted on the bountiful fresh water mussels at Myakka Lake.

  • Limpkin posing

    Limpkin posing

    05-17-17 A sweet, one-legged limpkin gave a series of poses after she was done with her feast. When I requested an angle profile, she obliged with a shift from her 90 degree profile - yes, I am in love!

  • Lone wood stork

    Lone wood stork

    05-28-18 A lone wood stork pauses during his evening feeding for a portrait.

  • Wood stork

    Wood stork

    07-08-17 Excuse me, are YOU still there? Have I not given you enough superb poses?

  • Lakeland - ancient wading bird

    Lakeland - ancient wading bird

    07-08-17 A wading bird with an ancient appeal touched my Soul with its primal energy.

  • Terns on beach

    Terns on beach

    09-02-15 After a few minutes of laying in the shallow water near them, the Terns started showing their unique personalities.

  • Tern personality

    Tern personality

    09-02-15 Love the rivalry within the otherwise peaceful flock of terns.

  • a tern with ruffled feathes

    a tern with ruffled feathes

    09-02-15 A ruffled feathered tern speaks his mind after another questioned his authority.

  • A tern finishes his bath

    A tern finishes his bath

    09-02-15 A tern finishes his quick bath in the shalllow low tide water.

  • bird looking at me

    bird looking at me

    09-01-13 This feathered beauty stared at me until I took her picture. No edits other than cropping and making b&w.

  • b&w bird on railing

    b&w bird on railing

    01--03-14 This delightful feathered friend was happy to pose for me as I played with the new camera.

  • Willett in shimmering water

    Willett in shimmering water

    08-30-15 A lovely willett stands within the water shimmering with the setting Sun reflections.

  • Willet with direct look

    Willet with direct look

    08-30-15 On the first beach sunset with my long lens, the lovely willet took a break from foraging dinner for a quick direct look.

  • Sweet Willet on beach

    Sweet Willet on beach

    08-30-15 Sweet willets call to my heart with their earnest demeanor.

  • Willet on evening surf

    Willet on evening surf

    09-03-17 Lit up by the setting Sun's golden light, the lone willet gazes into the world of possibilities filled with unspoken promises.

  • Sweet willet in the surf

    Sweet willet in the surf

    08-28-16 The sweet willet took a break from evening feasting within the surf for a direct focus.

  • Willet on beach

    Willet on beach

    08-30-16 A relaxed willet gazes at the stormy skies as Hurricane Hermine edges towards Florida's Gulf Coast.

  • Relaxed willet on the beach

    Relaxed willet on the beach

    08-30-16 A sleepy willet relaxes on the beach before the evening foraging. ... and I slithered on my belly closer & closer as my sweet friend posed.

  • Willet digging in sand

    Willet digging in sand

    09-01-15 A lovely Willet uses her long beak to dive deep for her evening meal.

  • Willet feeding in sand

    Willet feeding in sand

    08-30-15 The willet searches for seashore delicacies as the tide recedes.

  • Injured Willet

    Injured Willet

    09-03-15 A sweet Willet with an injured right foot limped along the beach with amazing grace.

  • Willets in-flight

    Willets in-flight

    09-01-16 As I turned around, the willet flock took flight - no time for focus & settings change.

  • Sweet plover  poses

    Sweet plover poses

    09-01-15 The sweetheart plover returned this evening and gently taught me how to capture her.

  • Plover posing

    Plover posing

    8-30-15 The sweet young lady was determined to get my attention for her portrait.

  • Sweetheart on foamy beach

    Sweetheart on foamy beach

    09-01-15 My sweetheart friend gave me a nice profile capture.

  • Sweet Sandpiper

    Sweet Sandpiper

    09-01-15 The sweet Sandpiper gifted me with many direct eye contact shot filled with love.

  • black-bellied plover on the beach

    black-bellied plover on the beach

    09-03-14 The black-bellied plover casually walks along the shore.

  • ... on a mission

    ... on a mission

    09-02-17 The determined sandpiper reminds us it is important to take one step at a time as we enter new life dimensions.

  • Sandpiper

    Sandpiper

    09-02-17 A sweet sandpiper ruffled its feathers during the rainy evening hunt.

  • Resting shorebird

    Resting shorebird

    09-03-17 During the sunset hunt, the typically active shorebird rejuvenates his spirit with a short respite.

  • At the water edge

    At the water edge

    09-03-17 When confused, engulfed in uncertainty, the waters of life offer clarity for next steps;

  • Ruddy Turnstone on beach

    Ruddy Turnstone on beach

    08-30-15 A Ruddy Turnstone lives up to his name as he searches for dinner in the receding tide.

  • Ruddy Turnstone with his catch

    Ruddy Turnstone with his catch

    08-30-15 A Ruddy Turnstone enjoys the rewards of his successful hunt.

  • Sandpiper direct look

    Sandpiper direct look

    09-03-15 Oops, the Sandpiper figured out he was on my camera's center stage.

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