Happy Thankful Thursday!

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Can you believe this is the last Thursday of the month? I think as I get older the time go by faster than ever.  I am glad it is Spring and the days are getting warmer with longer days of sunshine. 

I am sharing some more Florida photos, this is Jan 11th we are getting close to the end of our January 2019 trip. We took a day trip to Lake Kissimmee located at the Joe Overstreet Landing, Kenansville Florida.

 This location is private but a lot of birders post nearby sightings of different rare birds like the Smooth-billed Ani. I thought I saw the Ani while driving the main road, it was flying towards some trees. This area has the Swamp tours if you are interested. We did not have time for the swamp tour, we had a busy day planned going to various places, next on the list was Vero Beach. 

There were a herd of cattle standing under the trees, lots of Swallows in flight and Cattle Egrets standing around. 

We saw lots of Cattle Egrets, Swallows, Grackles, Cormorants and GB herons. 

The Snail Kite has something in his mouth, maybe a snail?

Near the Lake Kissimmee were 2 Bald Eagles in a tree, I think there was a nest in this tree.

Next to the road we saw a group of Sandhill Cranes. 

After leaving the Joe Overstreet area we drove to Vero Beach. We wanted to check out the area and take a walk on the beach. We a few Black-bellied Plovers on the beach.

There was something that just drew my eyes to these three palm trees on the Vero Beach. 

The water and sky at Vero beach were beautiful, I love the various shades of blue. 

I am always thankful for blue skies and warm walks on the beach.
I am thankful for Spring and long days with sunshine. 
I am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday. 
Thank you to Yogi the host of   Skywatch Friday



Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

Saturday's Critters #162

Saturday's Critters #162

Happy Saturday, it's time to share your critters and post. Any kind of critter will do, even a new or old post.. I appreciate everyone who is linking in with this week's critter party.

We visited Pelican Island NWR on 11/11/16, located near Vero Beach Florida. We left early enough in the morning for a stop at Vero Beach to see the sunrise and then it was off for our hike at Pelican Island NWR.


Pelicans flying over the Atlantic Ocean at Vero Beach Florida.

A pretty sunrise at Vero Beach.

A couple of Sanderlings with a Ruddy Turnstone on Vero Beach. The birds almost blend in with the sand and seaweed.

A juvenile Night Heron, my guess is a Black Crowned Night Heron? Do you agree?

A White Pelican and a Cormorant in the distance at Pelican Island NWR.

A Great Blue Heron with a distant Brown Pelican.

A Tricolored Heron seen on the trail at the Pelican Island NWR.

A Great Egret seen on the trail.

The White Ibis were also seen on the trail, some let us walk by others flew off.

There is a memorial for the wildlife refuge system at the Pelican Island NWR

As always thanks for the visits and the nice comments. I also thank everyone who is linking up and sharing their critters.. Happy Saturday, have a great weekend!

To see more beautiful birds and cute critters, check out these two memes below.

Also visit:  I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious host: Anni.  Also check out Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting this fun meme.