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Posted by Marcello Gomes on 18:52:16 01/22/15
Hi all,
Had finally a chance to be at Snook Island a few days ago and have the opportunity to have a close encounter with a Common Loon. The bird was quietly floating and from time to time having an inspection under water. Too bad it's still not its breeding plumage but the shot will be as good as it gets for us down here.
Had a pair of Roseate Spoonbills at Wakodahatchee. What's so special, Marcello? Well, I had never seen this species with a chunk of its bill missing. The male bird was going after the female and was bullying her. He was as vocal as one would get as if trying to say something. Even though I am not a dentist, I had a look:) and a shot as well. See it for yourself.
Had a chance to image one Neotropic Cormorant on its nest at Wako. I have seen two individuals and a friend of mine said he's seen three in one day.
A beautiful American Bittern was also spotted without all the tall grasses that usually obstruct most shots.
Had a chance to go to Pahokee Marina and had hundreds of Skimmers, many gull and terns were present. Had a Bonaparte's that had no marking on its back. Very light gray color on the back and a complete white tail and head (with the exception of those black BEATS headphones it has during its winter plumage. My very first encounter with one of those like that. I've photographed them in a few dozen times but never one quite like that.
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