Low flying Great Blue Herons!

Heard (before being seen) at Brooker Creek Preserve.

A Wood Stork looks up from its foraging to make sure we're still at a safe distance.

A Cuban Anole hangs out, getting a little feisty with his dewlap out.

From back when things were green and healthy and inviting for animals like this beautiful Roseate Spoonbill.

A Snowy Egret flies directly towards me and snags a small fish out of the water while on the wing.

A Great Egret moves away to new hunting grounds.

A Roseate Spoonbill picks a perch with plenty of room.

A Black Skimmer makes some quick adjustments on the wing.

A Tricolored Heron prowls the shadows, hitting a spot of light.

I’d trust this Tricolored Heron to be more alert than any watchdog.

A Snowy Egret snaps through and attempts to grab a meal, but merely manages to break the glassy surface.

Seven years bad luck?

A Tricolored Heron pauses in the hunt.

A Yellow-crowned Night Heron stiffens up at the honk of a Roseate Spoonbill -- does it mean danger?

A Snowy Egret glides through the trees to the water.

A Little Blue Heron fluffs up a bit in the chilly air.

From a Great Crested Flycatcher

A Wilson's Plover races across the sands at Fred Howard Park.

This Ruby-throated Hummingbird takes a brief break from migration and feeding to survey the landscape.

An Eastern Bluebird enjoys blue skies.

With both a good landing and a little catch, this Snowy Egret is doing alright.

A Northern Mockingbird deals with the cold front by puffing out a bit.

A young Red-shouldered Hawk takes to pursuit on the ground.

Even the big guys get spooked occasionally!

An Osprey scans the area around the pool, alert to any opportunities.

A Northern Cardinal forages for a morning snack.

A Roseate Spoonbill poses in front of some gently rippling water.

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A Roseate Spoonbill shakes is feathers and casts off the dust of the day.

A Wood Stork takes note.

A tiny movement distracts this Gray Catbird from things unfolding in front of him.

A Downy Woodpecker lets us know what's up with his drumming

A Sandhill Crane poses prettily

A Yellow-crowned Night Heron stands somewhat forlorn, not a crab in sight to bring back to the nest.

A little Palm Warbler rests atop a small branch between foraging outings.

A Little Blue Heron gives an intense stare down into the weeds.

A Great Crested Flycatcher casts a look our way between calls to defend his territory.

A small fish looks for help in escaping from a Tricolored Heron

Our Little Blue Heron is always on the prowl for snacks it seems.

But the Little Blue Heron still got the worm!

A Tricolored Heron stands proud and high in the air on his snag

A Roseate Spoonbill takes off with some big, but slow, wingbeats.

Sometimes you just have to get your own, like this Tricolored Heron.

A Roseate Spoonbill basks in the sunlight.

A Roseate Spoonbill decides he'd rather not give us the time of day.

Even if it is just to make sure you didn't miss something, like with this Little Blue Heron

Sometimes, they're just unavoidable. Sorry for capturing that moment Little Blue!