No Thanksgiving Turkey At Harns

The Thanksgiving holiday has become a tradition of sorts to soak in the wildlife of southwest Florida.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 1) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

This year was no different. A sunrise arrival was made at Harns Marsh Preserve.

The Wood Stork above (image 2) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The immature Little Blue Heron above (image 3) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Limpkin above (image 4) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 5) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Snail Kite above (image 6) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

More waterfowl are being seen this year than last at Harns as the water level of the water reclamation area is apparently favored.

The Roseate Spoonbill above (image 7) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The American Coot above (image 8) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Ring-necked Duck above (image 9) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Ring-necked Duck above (image 10) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Killdeer above (image 11) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

There were no surprises with views of species that should be expected at this time of year.

The Ring-necked Duck above (image 12) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Ring-necked Duck above (image 13) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 14) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The American Coot above (image 15) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Ring-necked Duck above (image 16) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

Northern Harrier and Snail Kite were typically distant with a Bald Eagle on the scene as well.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 17) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 18) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 19) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 20) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 21) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

It was a treat to meet up with Tom Wymelenberg. Ron Bishop was also seen at Harns this day. Tom Obrock has advised that Ron may permanently be leaving the area.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 22) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The White Ibis above (image 23) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Palm Warbler above (image 24) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Tree Swallow above (image 25) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Anhinga above (image 26) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

There was a small chance that wild turkeys would be seen as they have been before at Harns.

The Bald Eagle above (image 27) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Northern Harrier above (image 28) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Black Vulture above (image 29) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Tree Swallow above (image 30) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

The Mottled Duck above (image 31) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

With the absence of the turkeys from view this day, they evidently had appointments that they had to keep.

The Black Vulture above (image 32) was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2014.

Meeting with bud Frank Constantin the day of this writing, he showed a stunning pic of the cranes at Harns Marsh from his trip on 11 December.