{"id":22295,"date":"2022-11-21T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flgcc.com\/?p=22295"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:53:53","slug":"back-in-the-field-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flgcc.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/21\/back-in-the-field-again\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Back in the Field Again"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This past Friday my good friend Art Nadelman and I got back out with our cameras again after a 3 month hiatus. Art\u2019s arm has healed enough that he can carefully carry his equipment. We decided to visit the Celery Fields which is a favorite among local birders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of a little more than 3 hours, we managed to see over 50 species of birds. We also had some good photo opportunities. One bird that is beginning to expand quickly across the region is the grey-headed swamphen. They’re related to coots and gallinules and have a lot of the beautiful blue colors of the male purple gallinule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Grey
Grey-headed Swamphen Walking through the Marsh<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Wilsons
Wilson’s Snipe Resting in the Reeds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An uncommon bird that has returned for the winter is the bronzed cowbird. You would normally think of a cowbird as a rather ugly, nuisance bird but the adult male is striking. Its jet-black body is highlighted with areas of light blue above the shoulder. But the real distinguishing feature is its red eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bronzed
Bronzed Cowbird Perched in a Shrub<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was great to get back out again. Expect to see the posts pick up as the northern birds return for the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Purple
Purple Gallinule Feasting on a Caterpillar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More photos have been uploaded to the Other Water Birds<\/strong><\/a> gallery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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