The month of July is noted to offer the fewest number of checklist contributions to
eBird by the organization itself.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
When making wildlife observations in Florida at this time of year it can be uncomfortable with the heat and humidity, but also may be very rewarding as birds don't cower from the elements including what I believe to be rare foggy conditions in the middle of the Summer season.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
On the morning of 23 July, 2014, I made my way to Church Road in Hendry County for my first visit to the venue in more than six months. Arriving a few minutes after sunrise a pair of White-tailed Deer were observed while a third would appear from the tall grass a short while later.
The Crested Caracara above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Crested Caracara above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Crested Caracara above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Blue Jay above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Tricolored Heron above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
Since the bird activity was surprisingly disappointing visually, I devoted more time to observing the behavior of the deer than I would have otherwise. I walked extensively in approach of bird song only to find the aves for the most part elusive.
The White-winged Dove above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Great Crested Flycatcher above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Red-bellied Woodpecker above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Northern Cardinal above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
It was good to see the species I did before making a drive through La Belle and Alva in search of Red-headed Woodpeckers before heading home. A lone Swallow-tailed Kite was seen in flight above I-75 and Colonial Boulevard this day.
The Common Ground Dove above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
The Mourning Dove above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
Church Road remains highly anticipated for entertainment later this year, into 2015, and beyond.
The White-tailed Deer above was photographed at Church Road in July 2014.
Lovely that white-tailed deer in the wet grass! And of course the photographs of the birds are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maria. It was a very enjoyable morning.
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