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Old bridge with reflection

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:19:55 -0800

Bart Vannieuwenhuyse
Old bridge with reflection

One of the rarities of Florida, the reddish egret white phase - here in the middle of its "drunken sailor routine". With this behavior, the egret tries to confuse the fish so it's easier to ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:00:22 -0800

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One of the rarities of Florida, the reddish egret white phase - here in the middle of its "drunken sailor routine". With this behavior, the egret tries to confuse the fish so it's easier to ...

Skimming is what skimmers do ;-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:16:22 -0800

Bart Vannieuwenhuyse
Skimming is what skimmers do ;-)

Rufous-chested dotterel

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:10:19 -0800

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Rufous-chested dotterel

Boyd Hill Park is a really good spot for woodstorks - what a nice relief to be taking bird pics in the USA again, not sure why, but birds in the USA are much less shy than in Europe.

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:14:51 -0800

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Boyd Hill Park is a really good spot for woodstorks - what a nice relief to be taking bird pics in the USA again, not sure why, but birds in the USA are much less shy than in Europe.

Stilt - this little group of stilts was sitting on Eco Pond

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:09:11 -0800

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Stilt - this little group of stilts was sitting on Eco Pond

Southern caracara

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:03:24 -0800

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Southern caracara

pretty in pink - roseate spoonbill

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:57:03 -0800

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pretty in pink - roseate spoonbill

De Soto park is famous for its herons - since I was all alone at the lagoon I took my time and very gradually walked into the water after a while, the herons must have looked at me as a fell ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:24:36 -0800

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De Soto park is famous for its herons - since I was all alone at the lagoon I took my time and very gradually walked into the water after a while, the herons must have looked at me as a fell ...

To top off a great first day of birding - this great blue heron stood nicely in the sunset. This chance find apperently has also inspired more famous photographers than myself - see e.g. at ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:14:03 -0800

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To top off a great first day of birding - this great blue heron stood nicely in the sunset. This chance find apperently has also inspired more famous photographers than myself - see e.g. at ...

Man orchid (Orchis anthropophora) with Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) on top -- poppenorchis met rozenkever -- The latin name of the orchid translates to "man-carrying" which is rec ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:04:12 -0700

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Man orchid (Orchis anthropophora) with Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) on top -- poppenorchis met rozenkever -- The latin name of the orchid translates to "man-carrying" which is rec ...

Sunrise in Brenne

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:30:50 -0700

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Sunrise in Brenne

Blackish oystercatcher

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:15:34 -0800

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Blackish oystercatcher

Ainsworth Bay

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:09:22 -0800

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Ainsworth Bay

Black-browed albatros

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:44:49 -0800

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Black-browed albatros

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nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:08:57 -0700

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Sunrise in Brenne

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:20:20 -0700

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Sunrise in Brenne

Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) - purperreiger

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:19:17 -0700

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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) - purperreiger

The many marinas on Sanibel and Captiva Islands provide excellent roosting places for the brown pelicans

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:07:08 -0800

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The many marinas on Sanibel and Captiva Islands provide excellent roosting places for the brown pelicans

spinnenorchis

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:04:56 -0700

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spinnenorchis

We found this Red Cocarded Woodpecker in the Babcock-Webb wild life management area near Punta Gorda --

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:39:50 -0800

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We found this Red Cocarded Woodpecker in the Babcock-Webb wild life management area near Punta Gorda --

Another Florida favorite, the burrowing owl -- our bird guide for Florida "Birding Florida" (A Falcon Guide) mentioned the presence of several burrows of this little owl on Marco Island -- ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:25:54 -0800

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Another Florida favorite, the burrowing owl -- our bird guide for Florida "Birding Florida" (A Falcon Guide) mentioned the presence of several burrows of this little owl on Marco Island -- ...

...this louisiana or tricolored heron went about doing its business, allowing me to approach to about 5 meters

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:25:21 -0800

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...this louisiana or tricolored heron went about doing its business, allowing me to approach to about 5 meters

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nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:08:57 -0700

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hommelorchis

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:02:03 -0700

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hommelorchis

vliegenorchis

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:59:30 -0700

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vliegenorchis

Sunrise in Brenne

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:21:44 -0700

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Sunrise in Brenne

Sunrise in Brenne

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:21:02 -0700

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Sunrise in Brenne

Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) - purperreiger

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:19:42 -0700

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Purple heron (Ardea purpurea) - purperreiger

Flight of pochards (Aythya ferina) - tafeleend with seven males for one female (front one) it is clear who has the opportunity to chose here

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:32:39 -0700

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Flight of pochards (Aythya ferina) - tafeleend with seven males for one female (front one) it is clear who has the opportunity to chose here

In December 2008 we made a trip through France and Spain, our first stop was San Sebastian (Spain). Nice town with stately buildings.

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:14:09 -0800

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In December 2008 we made a trip through France and Spain, our first stop was San Sebastian (Spain). Nice town with stately buildings.

Clearly the view you want to see when entering the Ding Darling reserve on Sanibel Island - we were lucky to have a great flock of roseated spoonbill at the laguna

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:13:25 -0700

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Clearly the view you want to see when entering the Ding Darling reserve on Sanibel Island - we were lucky to have a great flock of roseated spoonbill at the laguna

broedkolonie - nog nooit zoveel vogelnestjes bij elkaar gezien - goe gevonden van Linda

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:47:28 -0700

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broedkolonie - nog nooit zoveel vogelnestjes bij elkaar gezien - goe gevonden van Linda

dramatische luchten boven het maisveld in Torgny

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:18:59 -0700

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dramatische luchten boven het maisveld in Torgny

bloemenblauwtje

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:24 -0700

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bloemenblauwtje

soldaatje

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:55:53 -0700

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soldaatje

Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) - kleine torenvalk - with beetle

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 17 May 2009 03:55:48 -0700

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Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) - kleine torenvalk - with beetle

Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) - monniksgier - hanging around a big sheep farm, obviously expecting dinner to be served. Seeing the vulture amid the sheep, it is striking to see how big i ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 17 May 2009 03:53:19 -0700

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Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) - monniksgier - hanging around a big sheep farm, obviously expecting dinner to be served. Seeing the vulture amid the sheep, it is striking to see how big i ...

Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) - vale gier - sailing in front of the rocks that house about 80 nesting couples in Montfrague

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 17 May 2009 03:41:53 -0700

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Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) - vale gier - sailing in front of the rocks that house about 80 nesting couples in Montfrague

One final picture before we have to go to the gate for boarding - a classical picture of the Florida shores in Sanibel with lots of terns, willets, and in the background some people, all see ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:52:32 -0800

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One final picture before we have to go to the gate for boarding - a classical picture of the Florida shores in Sanibel with lots of terns, willets, and in the background some people, all see ...

At some point there were at least 30 little blue herons hunting together at the same spot - this created a bit of action when 2 birds were getting too close to one another

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:58:55 -0800

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At some point there were at least 30 little blue herons hunting together at the same spot - this created a bit of action when 2 birds were getting too close to one another

The Everglades and especially the area around the Flamingo lodge and marina is THE place for ospreys - this guy was hovering over and around the lodge and came straight above my head.

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:09:44 -0800

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The Everglades and especially the area around the Flamingo lodge and marina is THE place for ospreys - this guy was hovering over and around the lodge and came straight above my head.

For the second day (13/12) of birding in Florida, I got up early to take advantage of the warm morning light - on the mudflats (low tide) near De Soto Park, I came across a couple of yellow- ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:26:23 -0800

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For the second day (13/12) of birding in Florida, I got up early to take advantage of the warm morning light - on the mudflats (low tide) near De Soto Park, I came across a couple of yellow- ...

Italian glacier

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:36:48 -0800

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Italian glacier

Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) - glasvleugel pijlstaart

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:28:41 -0700

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Broad-bordered Bee Hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) - glasvleugel pijlstaart

Dehesa in evening light

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:46:20 -0800

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Dehesa in evening light

Broadleaf Cattail (Typha latifolia) - lisdodde - blowing seeds

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:28:16 -0800

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Broadleaf Cattail (Typha latifolia) - lisdodde - blowing seeds

Eurasian Little Owl (Athena noctua) - steenuil - in its natural habitat as the translation of the dutch name "stone-owl" illustrates. The right eye of this little one was either hurt, or dis ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:19:31 -0800

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Eurasian Little Owl (Athena noctua) - steenuil - in its natural habitat as the translation of the dutch name "stone-owl" illustrates. The right eye of this little one was either hurt, or dis ...

the mangrove thickets in Ding Darling offer shelter and food for lots of egrets - this morning, there were great gatherings of snowy egrets in the mangrove - at one point, something spoked t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:02:33 -0800

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the mangrove thickets in Ding Darling offer shelter and food for lots of egrets - this morning, there were great gatherings of snowy egrets in the mangrove - at one point, something spoked t ...

For our final days in Florida, we have arrived on Sanibel Island -- this is one of the most famous birding spots in the USA and really centers around the JN Ding Darling reserve. This mornin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:01:54 -0800

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For our final days in Florida, we have arrived on Sanibel Island -- this is one of the most famous birding spots in the USA and really centers around the JN Ding Darling reserve. This mornin ...

With its pink color, this roseate spoonbill fits well with some of the colorful painted houses here in Florida

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:00:42 -0800

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With its pink color, this roseate spoonbill fits well with some of the colorful painted houses here in Florida

Limpkin

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:27:58 -0800

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Limpkin

Limpkin in the Myakka River State Park

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:27:36 -0800

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Limpkin in the Myakka River State Park

One of the most beautiful reserves in Florida must be the Corkscrew reservation - in this pristine swamp a number of herons can easily be observed, amongst others e.g. this little blue heron

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:40:35 -0800

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One of the most beautiful reserves in Florida must be the Corkscrew reservation - in this pristine swamp a number of herons can easily be observed, amongst others e.g. this little blue heron

Osprey with "catch of the day" -- this bird was very decided on enjoying its fish and was not deterred by anyone, it allowed people to come really very close, unfortunately, the light wasn't ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Bart Vannieuwenhuyse) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:05:37 -0800

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Osprey with "catch of the day" -- this bird was very decided on enjoying its fish and was not deterred by anyone, it allowed people to come really very close, unfortunately, the light wasn't ...