Saturday, March 01, 2014

Orlando Wetlands Park - the big picture

A squadron of Black Skimmers

A pair of Black-bellied Whistling-ducks goes at it; others rest.  

Sandhill Cranes don't normally hang out soaking their feet.
ORMOND BEACH, FL - - We found a new favorite place today...Orlando Wetlands Park.  It has a similar layout to Viera Wetlands with berms enclosing the areas, but OWP much bigger. Also you drive around Viera; at OWP you walk.
     Today,  there was quite a cast of feathered characters.  The Black-bellied Whistling-ducks in the center photo are a case in point.  (Click on the photo to see a bigger version and the fight going on.)  While there were abundant flocks of many types they all managed to stay just far enough away so that you had to work for most photos.  Hence, the wide, scenic shots above.  

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