Archive for December, 2007

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Lake Woodruff

Monday, December 31st, 2007

If you are planning a visit to central Florida or if you are a native Floridian bird watcher, you have to visit Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, it is an absolutely beautiful place that one must see to appreciate. (more…)

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Excellent Birding Book!

Friday, December 28th, 2007

My mom always seems to get me some of the coolest Christmas Presents every year and this year was no different. (more…)

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Sand Hill Crane Up close and personal

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

This Sand Hill Crane or Grus Canadensis decided to pay me a visit earlier this summer. (more…)

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More Brown Headed Cowbirds

Friday, December 21st, 2007

This time my hanging feeder was assaulted by Juvenile Brown Headed Cowbirds. (more…)

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Mourning Dove and friend

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Mourning Doves or zenaida macroura are very common in Florida. They can be found perched high on power lines. (more…)

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Blue Jay Takes A Bath

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

The Blue Jay or Cyanocitta cristata is one of the largest birds that visits my backyard. (more…)

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Gray CatBird Takes A Bath

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Cats might not like water but this Gray Catbird sure did. (more…)

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Limpkin Sighted

Monday, December 17th, 2007

The Limpkin is one of the Bird’s on the Florida Birdwatching List that can be difficult to find. They seem to blend right into the background and can be hard to spot until they move. (more…)

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Sand-Hill Crane Family

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Sand-hill cranes are quite plentifully in central Florida. They can be found in large flocks in large fields foraging for food. (more…)

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White Ibis Sighted

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

The White Ibis is pretty easy to identify and distinguish from other wading birds. (more…)

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