Florida PhotoBlog by Kirby Collins
This Yellow Crowned Night Heron was photographed in Destin, FL on the south side of Destin Pass. The bird stands about two feet tall and feeds on crabs, fish, snails and bugs. The Yellow Crowned Night Heron is common in the southeast and the eastern seaboard.
I recently shot these two Great Horned Owls at Fort Matanzas near St. Augustine. The male was about 25 yards from the female. The Great Horned Owl is one of North America’s most common and widespread owls.
The first time I heard owls mating was during a duck hunting/camping trip as a teenager nearly thirty years ago in a remote area of Palm Beach County. Myself and a couple of friends had never heard such howls and screeches piercing the quiet, cold December air. We thought someone was being killed in a satanic ritual. We slept with one eye open and our hands on our shotguns. The next day we were told they were owls mating.
We recently visited Sarasota as part of our latest additions for PlacesAroundFlorida.com. While visiting Longboat Key we photographed this standoff between two seagulls and a medium sized land crab.
We didn’t interfere and watched as the seagulls eventually figured the crab was more trouble than it was worth.
Since the crab was exposed and away from his hole, we took the opportunity as he posed for a shot before he covered himself, then remained motionless until we left.
Crossposted from Florida Events Blog
Hand-outs from tourist and fishermen in Fort Walton Beach keep these beautiful birds hanging around. However nice it to have their presence, it is ill-advised to feed them as it makes the birds dependent on humans and too lazy to fish for themselves.
White Ibis taking a rest after feeding on mole crabs.
These photos were shot at Sebastian Beach Inn.
