One week ago we left our wonderful community at Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge and started on the road toward mom's. Along the way we spent a few days in the Everglades , a stay in Big Cypress National Preserve, and then a trip along the west coast to spend a weekend with Debbie and Linden, Janet, Ozzie and Haley, seeing friends Pat and Jean, and finally a stop in Wildwood with Mom and stepdad. laptop is still a question so I am trying again to work on the IPad. Here goes...
During water aerobics we watched a "young" osprey couple build a nest a attempt to start a family. We can only assume that the breeding was not successful and the nest eventually blew down.
A Collared Dove resting and cooling on a very hot day.
Black Necked Stilt in Eco Pond, Flamingo, Everglades NP.
Painted Bunting at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary.
Purple Gallinule On Anhinga Trail
White-crowned Pigeon at Nine Mile Pond in Everglades NP
Still having trouble with the formatting, but I will keep trying. Some dear friends sharing fun times at BPKFL.
A few shots now of some of our favorite sights in the Keys.
The alligator who was napping in our site when we returned from our day of hiking/birding.
Two years ago we had the Rattlesnake in our site and this year it was a alligator. Everglades excitement.
Air Plant. So many in the Cypress Swamp along with orchids and other amazing plants.
Will close with a shot from the sunrise gathering. A KeyDeer came to join the group and posed for a sweet shot this morning. So we have said goodbye to winter number six in the keys and we can honestly say it was the best one yet. I still feel hampered by the iPad but will do our best to convey a few thoughts and pictures from our journey. We are so very grateful for all the people we have in our life. We truly feel loved and respected. As we prepare for our journey west, we thank BPKFL for all the love and care. We thank our family and friends for all the encouragement and support as we head to Alaska. It is a day to look ahead with excitement, and look to the past with gratitude and joy. Love and hugs as always!
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