Tag Archives: Yellow-cerowned Night Heron

Some leftover birds and a spider

Posted on 2014/04/27 by birds n' bugs

From time to time I take an interesting shot and throw it into a directory where I put images I want to write a blog post about.  But, sometimes I don’t get around to it and some of these may … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Bird, Spider | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A morning walk in Ponce De Leon Park, Punta Gorda

Posted on 2011/10/15 by birds n' bugs

This morning dawned nice and cool, perfect for a walk in Ponce De Leon Park.  It wasn’t too early for the fishermen and I found this fellow and his sons casting nets off the beach.  Along the seawall, the Morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Bird, Other Animals, Park - Ponce de Leon, Wildflower | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

It sure is hot out!

Posted on 2011/06/25 by birds n' bugs

Last week, I was headed down to Ponce De Leon Park whenI noticed this Yellow Crowned Night Heron cooling off in the Vivante pond.  You don’t often see wading birds actually immersing themselves like this but, I’ll just bet the … Continue reading →

Posted in animal behavior, Bird | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Yet another trip to Ponce de Leon park

Posted on 2010/12/23 by birds n' bugs

Sorry, I really want to hit some other places but, demands of the season mean quick local trips for my morning walk.  There are a few other areas of Babcock-Webb that I want to introduce you to but, they’ll have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bird, Park, Park - Ponce de Leon | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ponce De Leon Park – Nature Trail

Posted on 2010/12/09 by birds n' bugs

Ponce Park also has a small nature trail.  It’s basically a boardwalk through a mangrove marsh to a fishing pier along the entrance canal.   The first thing you will do is cross a drainage canal.  This is actually a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Bird, Park, Park - Ponce de Leon | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Yellow-crowned Night Heron – Nyctanassa violacea

Posted on 2010/09/30 by birds n' bugs

These are attractive little herons that would barely come up to the knees of a Great Blue Heron or Great Egret. They may be seen at anytime but are most commonly out in the evenings and early morning. I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Bird, Park, Park - Ponce de Leon | Tagged , , | Leave a comment