Wednesday, February 15, 2017

St Augustine, FL ~ Marshes of Moultrie Creek

Long-tailed Skipper
This morning I spend the morning checking out the marshes from both sides of the creek.  I drove along Shore Road stopping wherever it took my fancy and looked out to see what birds were around. It was going on high tide and yet still I was pleased with birds seen ~ unexpected shorebirds along with some ducks.  But the biggest surprise was a pristine Long-tailed Skipper along the edge of the marsh. I loved watching this Hooded Merganser fight with the shrimp he caught.  He finally was able to have some lunch.
Hooded Merganser & Shrimp



Whimbrel

Spotted Sandpiper

Turkey Vulture
Green Heron




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