#1. looks like an Anhinga to me but too far away to be absolutely positive
#2. Yes, Anhinga
#4. I'm betting Vulture but again a bit far but I would bet money it's a vulture -- so big to be a black bird is my reasoning
#5. A duck. Your dad ought to recognize. Not a kingfisher.
#7. Very good Melanie!!!!!!
You are right. Black Bellied Whistling Ducks. Good job!
#24. BLACK Vultures as opposed to Turkey Vultures. turkey Vultures have red heads & black vultures have black heads -- both are found in FL but I have seen far more Turkey Vultures than Blacks in my lifetime.
#26. Certainly a heron of some kind
#34.Anhinga OR Cormorant
#35. Looks like a Red Shouldered Hawk
#44. Correct -- Red Shouldered Hawk. There are Red Tailed Hawks- they are larger that RS Hawks & you can also tell the difference by the tail coloration -- look both up & see the differences. this time of year we also have Coopers Hawks & Kestrels & others.
Wooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooo what a day Melanie!
Thank you for taking us on tour with you. And it's lovely seeing your mom and you too!
Neat day you had.
