What’s Up? – Yuck! | H.J. Ruiz

The past week has been kind of… yuck! weather wise. Days were gray, dark, humid, rainy and not most preferred conditions for shooting pictures or seeing birds. Besides, I’ve been very busy with other things, not related to birds.

Most birds I’ve seen lately are almost done with the molting process and are looking more handsome than before.

My family and I have been planning to take a week vacation at the end of September. We’ll be driving to the West Coast of Florida. We’re planning to be spend a few relaxing days in Florida to enjoy the beach. Of course, once there, I will be shooting pictures of birds if the opportunity presents.

My wife Lucy loves the beach and Tyler even more, I do too but I first check if there are any birds around and shoot some pictures before I get in the water. I’m very careful with my cameras and lenses…sand and water are not compatible with cameras nor lenses. I’m hoping to have fun at the beach with my family.

Photo Gallery

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13 thoughts on “What’s Up? – Yuck!”

aussiebirder on August 27, 2018 at 6:51 am said:

Enjoy your time away HJ, I am sure you will see some good shore birds there!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 27, 2018 at 4:30 pm said:
  
  I’m counting on that! Thank you Ashley! 🙂
  
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Indira on August 27, 2018 at 7:25 am said:

Great gallery…this time the butterfly is the winner!

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 27, 2018 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks Indira! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on August 27, 2018 at 12:12 pm said:

Splendid gallery, have fun at the beach and hope you find birds you may not have seen before.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 27, 2018 at 4:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! I hope that too! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on August 27, 2018 at 5:45 pm said:

I hope that the water is welcomingly warm when you get there.

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 27, 2018 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  It never gets cold in Florida!
  
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bayphotosbydonna on August 27, 2018 at 6:25 pm said:

Pretty birds, HJ! Upcoming vacay, woohoo!! I know you’ll find some awesome bird ops! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on August 27, 2018 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you Donna! I just hope it becomes true what you said. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on September 1, 2018 at 7:59 pm said:

Have a wonderful vacation, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on September 1, 2018 at 8:26 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Clare! I will! 🙂
  
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  - Clare Pooley on September 2, 2018 at 6:01 pm said:
    
    🙂