Today we visited Shamrock Park and Nature Center in Venice. This park is directly across the Intercoastal Waterway from Caspersen Beach Park. There are miles of paved walkways in and around the park. We were hoping to see many birds, specifically Florida Scrub-Jays. The local Audubon chapter has documented 118 bird species at this location, including two closely monitored families of Scrub-Jays.
We set out on the trails and came across many species of beautiful butterflies. Then we spotted three hawks riding high on the thermals. Further along we found an Eastern Phoebe, a Downy Woodpecker, a Loggerhead Shrike, Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers and Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers. As we made the final turn to finish our hike, six Scrub-Jays suddenly appeared. They are so friendly and curious, they landed on us. There were times when up to three Scrubs-Jays were on us at the same time. We enjoyed the encounter, which lasted at least 30 minutes, and we took lots of "fun" photos. We'll visit them again very soon.....tweet.....tweet!!
We set out on the trails and came across many species of beautiful butterflies. Then we spotted three hawks riding high on the thermals. Further along we found an Eastern Phoebe, a Downy Woodpecker, a Loggerhead Shrike, Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers and Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers. As we made the final turn to finish our hike, six Scrub-Jays suddenly appeared. They are so friendly and curious, they landed on us. There were times when up to three Scrubs-Jays were on us at the same time. We enjoyed the encounter, which lasted at least 30 minutes, and we took lots of "fun" photos. We'll visit them again very soon.....tweet.....tweet!!
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| A Bird's Eye View
(Taken 9/27/12, Venice FL)
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| A Bird In The Hand..... |
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| Gulf Fritillary (Taken 9/27/12, Venice FL) http://floridabirdingtrail.com/index.php/trip/trail/Shamrock_Park_and_Nature_Center/ |
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