More birds from Florida…

Even when I was enjoying the soothing wonders of the beach, I couldn’t help myself to bring my cameras… Just in case!

In every location I went, I found birds of one species or another. The local birds are abundant despite the absence of the migratory birds.

Photo Gallery

GREAT EGRETS

COMMON MOORHEN

ROCK PIGEON

BROWN PELICAN

DOUBLE – CRESTED CORMORANT

Added Note:

News about Hurricane Michael in Georgia…

After the hurricane touched land in the State of Florida North-West with great destructive speed, also created powerful sea surges with devastating force. Then continued its way due North-East toward Georgia, where we are. Hurricanes usually lose wind speed when traveling over land, yet strong enough to cause tremendous damage to trees and buildings.

On Wednesday we had a gray and dark day, then in the evening rain started and the intensity increased by the hour, I went to bed after midnight and the rain sound was loud like rain in the Amazon Rainforest! The wind wasn’t any threat in my area. We have friends that live more to the South-East of us. They had many trees damaged and they also had a flood problem with their large pond.

Bottom line is, we are doing well, my home is safe and without any damage. We thank G-d for that!

Tags: birding, birds, Brown Pelican, Common Moorhen, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, nature, photography, photos of birds, Rock Pigeon

27 thoughts on “More birds from Florida…”

svtakeiteasy on October 12, 2018 at 8:34 am said:

So glad you are ok HJ. It would be so scary to live through this.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you Chris, I appreciate it. 🙂
  
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Vera Komnig on October 12, 2018 at 9:55 am said:

I am happy that you are well and safe! And thank you for the beautiful photos! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Vera! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on October 12, 2018 at 10:04 am said:

Glad to read that you are safe and well. Lovely pictures from Florida thank you.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Susan…in both counts. 🙂
  
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africanbirding on October 12, 2018 at 10:45 am said:

Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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David P. on October 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm said:

Glad you are safe. Isn’t it amazing how birds survive these storms?

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you David…birds have been through hell and back for eons. We are the ones starting to learn how to survive. 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on October 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm said:

Absolutely scrumptious photographs and so glad you are safe and sound! I can relate to that pounding rain in the Amazon Rainforest. Thanks indeed you were spared the wind!! 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lisa for your concern. So you remembered from your jungle expeditions. 🙂
  
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  - Lisa Rest on October 12, 2018 at 5:58 pm said:
    
    Unreal sudden quick downpours like buckets full of water. 🙂
tootlepedal on October 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm said:

I rejoice equally at your lovely bird pictures and your escape from harm in the storm.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Thank you my friend! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on October 12, 2018 at 5:31 pm said:

It is good you did not have damage from the hurricane HJ, we saw the devastation on TV news it was horrific. We certainly are living in very uncertain times in these last days.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  The Tornados or the Hurricanes for us is like playing ‘Russian roulette’ every year! Thank you Ashley! 🙂
  
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Indira on October 12, 2018 at 6:50 pm said:

Oh…you managed a good number of them!

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 7:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you Indira! I was lucky! 🙂
  
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shoreacres on October 12, 2018 at 10:25 pm said:

Good to hear you came through unscathed. Having gone through a few hurricanes myself, I’d prefer that no one ever have to experience another, but I suppose it would be more realistic to learn how better to cope with them. One things for sure — your birds look like they’re relieved to have escaped, too! Those are some nice photos.

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 12, 2018 at 10:36 pm said:
  
  Hurricanes are very powerful forces that everyone should take very seriously. My birds must know how to protect themselves and take shelter in safe places. Thank you very much Linda for sharing. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on October 14, 2018 at 7:47 pm said:

I am so pleased you and your family are safe and well, HJ 🙂 Beautiful shots!

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H.J. for avian101 on October 14, 2018 at 10:03 pm said:

Thank you so much Clare. I appreciate your words. 🙂

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tanjabrittonwriter on October 17, 2018 at 1:28 am said:

Glad to hear you were spared, H.J.

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H.J. for avian101 on October 17, 2018 at 2:02 pm said:

Thanks Tanja! 🙂

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bayphotosbydonna on October 27, 2018 at 10:00 am said:

Great shot showing the Rock Pigeon’s beautiful iridescent colors, HJ! I am truly happy to hear you made out well with Hurricane Michael!!

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- H.J. for avian101 on October 27, 2018 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you Donna, I’m happy too! 🙂
  
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