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Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL 6/3/2008 This funny little heron was furious because its mother had just flown away. I get such a laugh from this picture, because of the wild hairdo and crazy expression. And I love the downy softness on its body.  

Photgraphed near Orlando, Florida.

05/15/2008 Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, FL 

Photographed near Orlando, Florida.

Photographed near Orlando, Florida.

There are three anhinga nests very close together with at least eight anhinga chicks around, probably more. The parents seem to know which chicks are theirs. But all of the chicks try to get fed from any adult. Photographed near Orlando, Florida.

According to the sanctuary manager, this is a male. It’s mate is banded. These are the only adult spoonies in the area. Photographed near Orlando, Florida.

Photographed this mallard hen and her babies in Kissimmee, Florida.

Photographed in Kissimmee, Florida. Sure wish I could have gotten closer.

Lunch time at the rookery. Photographed near Orlando, Florida.