Orlando Wetlands
Later in the afternoon on Lynn’s birthday, we stopped at Orlando Wetlands. There are a lot of baby birds this time of year and the light is great in the afternoon…
Baby Spoonbill just waking up from a nap
Stretch that wing!
A little more stretching
The little Spoonbills (Teaspoons) are waiting for mom and dad to feed them
Everyone is up and awake now
Feeding time! The Teaspoons go right down their parents mouth to get regurgitated food
By the look of moms eye, the teaspoon is getting way down
Spoonbill family
The teaspoons are still hungry
Mom is trying to give food, but the teaspoon isn’t playing along right now
The other teaspoon is getting its turn now
More feeding
Let me in there says the teaspoon
The little teaspoons want food from both mom and dad
Where’s my food!
Now that’s a big wing stretch!
Feed me momma!
A moment between feedings
More food!
Dad is getting ready to head off
Family portrait
The parent Spoonbills look like they can use a break
More big wing stretches
Dad takes off in search of more sticks for the nest
Great White Egret with babies
Great White Egrets feed similar to Spoonbills but are more even throated
Baby Great White Egrets sure look like dinosaurs!
Who can’t love a wild hair day!
Baby Great White Egret waiting for more food
Time for some wing stretches over here too!
There were a few European Starlings nesting in the palms near the boardwalk
Back at the Spoonbills, the wing stretching continued
Those are some nice wings!
Both teaspoons are stretching their wings
I’m not ready to fly yet, but I sure look like I could!
The Black Crowned Night Heron nest was well hidden way back in the palms
Don’t take all of the food! I want some too!
Maybe if I flap my little wings I’ll get more to eat!
Lots of little bugs flying around the baby Great White Egrets
Great White Egret siblings
Sort of looks like the awkward teen years
On the way out, this Great Blue Heron caught a fish as the sun was setting. It’ll sleep good tonight!
Orlando Wetlands is always a great place to visit. Late winter and early spring brings the baby birds in nests very close to the boardwalk. The sun in the afternoon makes for some great lighting and photo opportunities.