Florida Gulf Coast Creations

Tag: Purple

  • Marsh Birds

    Marsh Birds

    The area marshes have become vacation destinations for many migratory birds. Again, this year we have been so fortunate to see yellow-headed blackbirds and bronzed cowbirds, among the many species enjoying their temporary stays.

    Another bird that has managed to work its way into the area from the southeastern part of the state is the grey-headed swamp hen. It’s a relative to the brilliant-colored purple gallinule. The swamp hens are also very colorful. They are actually native to Asia but found their way to south Florida about 30 years ago.

    Grey Headed Swamphen Looking Out From Reeds
    Grey-headed Swamphen Looking Out from the Reeds

    A few more pictures from this journey are featured below. For a larger selection of photos, go to the galleries listed.

  • Sometimes It’s Just About the Color

    Sometimes It’s Just About the Color

    The other day I was in our back yard with one of our little dogs when a large Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly landed on one of our bougainvillea bushes. My first reaction was “wow” the colors of the butterfly and the flowering shrub were amazing.

    Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Resting On Bougainvillea Bush
    Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Resting on a Bougainvillea Bush

    Thankfully, the butterfly liked the pollen on the flowers and stayed long enough for me to run in the house, grab my camera and get some shots. This was one time when the image through the lens was every bit as good as the live image.

    For a larger selection of photos, go to the galleries listed.

  • Backyard Bunting

    Backyard Bunting

    2020 was a good year for at least one thing. I put my bird feeder up in late October and attracted a male painted bunting in full color in early November. To our delight, he has stayed with us since his initial visit. I have been on a mission to get a photo of him when he is NOT on the feeder. After almost 2 months, I finally succeeded!

    Painted Bunting Male On Millet Feeder
    Male Painted Bunting on the Feeder Eating Millet Seeds

    For a larger selection of photos, go to the galleries listed.

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