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.

The more they look like grumpy old men. I love baby birds, and this little Carolina Wren fledgling was a special sight!

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 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 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.

With a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

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!

A Turkey Vulture cruises in the clouds.

A Great Blue Heron poses for a headshot

"Now where's the fledglings," wonders momma Red-winged Blackbird

You gotta do it to get that bug little Black-and-white Warbler!

A Tricolored Heron pauses his hunt to scan the flood waters.

A Roseate Spoonbill rests on a stout but broken branch

The Semipalmated Plover is a pretty advanced move!

A Royal Tern rouses a bit to get more comfy as the sun goes down.

A Great Crested Flycatcher casts a look over our shoulders to something in the distance.

A Tricolored Heron surveys the ground from atop a snag, ready to find shelter from the coming weather.

A Wood Stork rears up into a narrow shaft of light.

It’s a hot day out there, Great Blue Heron

Or so the Tricolored Heron says

A Wood Stork enjoys a sunny morning

A Semi-palmated Plover braces for impact.