Squirt’s glad to hear Gray Catbirds (a.k.a. SquirtBirds!) returning to Florida. He must ask them to fuss at us when we’re at Bok Tower to remind us that we’re not at home, letting Squirt out on his porch! mieu!
Gray Cats and Gray Catbirds
After seeing hummingbirds at Bok Tower last week, but not getting any really good pictures because of the cloudy day, we resolved to go back today when it was sunny and try again.
The hummingbirds that we’re seeing at Bok are all males, which complements my set of females from Callaway Gardens nicely.
Male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Rich patiently waited with my by a clump of red flowers until this guy appeared.
Male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird in Full Sun!
On one of the back paths by Window on the Pond was this white eyed vireo, the first I’ve ever seen.
White Eyed Vireo
The Pine Ridge trail was virtually devoid of birds, except for this Eastern Phoebe, who posed on the top of a branch for me. Someday I’m going to see a scrub jay there!
Eastern Phoebe
I had a very productive day and made a lot of progress on the monarch cross-stitch.
Progress as of October 19, 2008