Final Church Road Winter Observations

A pair of visits to Church Road in Felda, Florida were made 21 and 25 February 2015 to close out winter season observations there.

The crop duster aircraft above (image 1) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The former visit allowed me to again meet Doctor Gail Bisson visiting from Sydney, Nova Scotia. Gail was photographing a perched Crested Caracara when I arrived where I typically see a Red-shouldered Hawk.

The Crested Caracara above (image 2) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Crested Caracara above (image 3) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

Gail is an extremely talented wildlife photographer. Be sure to investigate her imagery. The observations at Church Road this day were otherwise unexpectedly disappointing, hopefully not turning Gail off to this typically great venue.

The Crested Caracara above (image 4) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Wild Turkey above (image 5) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The 25 February trip to Church Road was made with Francois Constantin visiting from Québec. Frank's photography must be investigated as well.

The Sandhill Crane above (image 6) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Red-shouldered Hawk above (image 7) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

Frank informed me of his seemingly preferred method of photography at Church Road using his car as a blind.

The Boat-tailed Grackle above (image 8) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Fish Crow above (image 9) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

On the day of our visit we found a Turkey Vulture (Florida Roadkill) in the middle of a road, using it with hopes of attracting other birds away from danger with a possible meal for them.

The Fish Crow above (image 10) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Black Vulture above (image 11) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

Highly dedicated wildlife observer and photographer Donna McMurrer was a visitor to Church Road this day to additionally observe the bird's lack of interest in the "bait."

The Swallow-tailed Kite above (image 12) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

The Swallow-tailed Kite above (image 13) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

A highlight was my first observation of Swallow-tailed Kite of the season. There were three kites seen very actively feeding though unfortunately at a great distance.

The Turkey Vulture above (image 14) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

Church Road is a great venue to observe Crested Caracara and Swallow-tailed Kite in the spring and summer months.

The Turkey Vulture above (image 15) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

Search previous Church Road posts from this blog to see many other rewarding possibilities at this inland venue.

The Turkey Vulture above (image 16) was photographed at Church Road in February 2015.

With the opportunity, I want to extend a very Happy 50th Birthday greeting to my sister Nancy!