Thursday, February 16, 2017

Merritt Island NWR ~ Wildlife Drive

Tricolored Heron with Roseate Spoonbills
White Ibis




Always eagerly anticipated is a drive along the impoundments at Merritt Island.  Today, was no exception but I was dismayed to find that it is much drier than 2016. Almost all of the left-hand side has dried leaving hardened earth behind with only a few pools of water.  How sad for the wildlife who depend on the water and the life it provides like weeds and fish.  I was excited to find 3 Roseate Spoonbills feeding in the afternoon sun along with other birds.  In all though I feel the overall number of birds is down over 2016.

Glossy Ibis

Roseate Spoonbill


Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill


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