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Monday, February 10, 2014

Florida Shore Birds

Continuing with photos of the birds we saw in Florida last month, today's post features a variety of shore birds. There are several for which I don't know the identities. I know many of you are much better at identifying birds than I am, so feel free to share your expertise.

Black Skimmers in Flight

 
Royal Terns, with Black Skimmers in background
 
 

 

 

 

 

More to come. Stay tuned.


16 comments:

  1. I absolutely love these bird photos, Linda, and am looking forward to more!

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  2. They shore are pretty birds. I like those skimmers.. cool birds.

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  3. I'm always in awe, of photos of birds in flight. I just can't do that. ahhh

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  4. What beautiful and interesting birds. I love the way God created different species for different areas of the country...the world for that matter.

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  5. Beautiful photos, especially of the skimmers! I read that their lower beak is longer than the upper one, and it's very clear to see when clicking on your photo even with the beak closed. That's really a great shot. Love the reflections in the water, also. I love to watch birds, but I'm just a novice so I don't know the names of the others. Have a great day.

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  6. i love beach birdies. they are so super cute. i guess because i don't get to see them that often. only on special occasions. ( :

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  7. shorebirds are ones i don't get to see too many of - and i'm not well-versed in i.d.ing them. :) love them, though. terns always make me smile and skimmers are just so odd. :)

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  8. You got some great shots of these shore birds. I especially like the picture of the Black Skimmers in flight. Very well done!

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  9. Love your shorebird shots. The Skimmer are indeed quite different looking!

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  10. These are great shots. The birds look wonderful but I also like the patterns in the water.

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  11. Love those skimmers! And the terns have so much personality. So glad you got to see all these. I think some of the other birds that aren't identified are some sort of sandpiper. The last one has the markings of a killdeer, but I can't see if it has orange eyes or not. Great set, Linda!! I'd love to have seen the skimmers in person.

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  12. Lovely photos, Linda. They are real characters! I especially like the Royal Terns in the second photo from above. :)

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  13. I was lucky to identify an eagle last summer, I'm afraid I am not a birder.

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