On our way to Ding, we stopped by the eagle nest where these two large eaglets were patiently surveying their domain. The good news is that the youngest one is still in the nest, yea!
Apparently the eggs are laid at different times, and the oldest can quickly outgrow the youngest. As it stands, it looks like all three are thriving.
This brown anole is not native to these parts, only the green ones are. It doesn't stop him from being quite dramatic when he flips out his dewlap, a bright coloured flap of skin that flashes to attract a mate. Now is a great time to see this activity, often followed by a quick chase ending in acceptance or rejection.
This next bird is a greater or lesser yellow leg, unfortunately, I missed getting both in the same frame so you could tell the difference. Maybe next time.
This is a typical grouping of tourists on the Wednesday drives. The Docents [Rovers] set up telescopes and help answer people's questions and showing them some methods of finding and identifying birds. Always something new to see, and learn.
A White Ibis close-up: my, what pretty blue eyes you have...
The old balancing on one leg routine always pleases the audience.
The Snowy Egret is quite dramatic at this time of year: snow white coat, black leggings with yellow gloves, a black beak with yellow highlights near the eye. Later on, a bright green patch will surround the eye. All you have to do is look and notice.
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