A few years back I told my friends that I had out run a wild turkey and actually caught it. Amazed but quite skeptical they asked me how. After making up a few stories of my lighting quick footwork someone asked how old the bird was. My smile gave away the wild story as chicks were following mother hen though my hay field on a spring day. I held the little bird tenderly wondering what a life it has ahead. Good luck my little friend and by the way ……. Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!
Despite the name, the Egyptian Goose is not really a goose, but rather a shelduck — a cross between a goose and a duck. They are mostly vegetarian — seeds, leaves and berries — but bugs and small animals are also part of their diet. They are believed to mate for life, and travel in flocks made up of small family groups. FWC says it doesn’t know whether the population is increasing, and the bird’s impact on native species is not known.
In open terrain, this predatory songbird watches from a wire or other high perch, then pounces on its prey: often a large insect, sometimes a small bird or a rodent. The Loggerhead is gradually disappearing from many areas, for reasons that are poorly understood.
One of the largest birds in North America, with a 9-foot wingspan. Similar to Brown Pelican in shape but much larger, and very different in habits: Occurs far inland, feeds cooperatively in shallow lakes, does not dive from the air for fish. Despite its great size, a spectacular flier, with flocks often soaring very high in the air, ponderously wheeling and circling in unison.
This is one of our most widely distributed warblers, nesting from the Arctic Circle to Mexico,
One of our winter residents in central Florida which can be found in abundance.
Spur Wing Geese are known to be one of the largest geese in the world, with many trophy birds weighing in at more than 15 pounds. With an interesting coloration of black and white feathers, combined with a red bill and “crown” on their bills.
Hugging the side of an oak tree this Brown Thrasher keeps a sharp eye.
Birds by Dave 