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| August 5: Estero Lagoon |
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Along with two photographer
friends, I traveled south to little Estero Lagoon located on the
southern edge of Estero Island (Fort Myers Beach). Our main objective
was to capture some images of migrating shorebirds still in full
breeding plumage. We were at the Lagoon from 8:00 to 10:00 in the
morning. The tide was at mid-level and the lighting was great.
We found a
number of shorebirds, including Semipalmated and Wilson’s Plovers, Least
and Western Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers (many still with
orange-colored breasts), and Willets. Many of these birds were still in
their breeding plumage. Other birds seen included Roseate Spoonbills,
Magnificent Frigatebirds, Egrets (Great, Reddish, Snowy), Herons (Great
Blue, Little Blue, Tricolored), White Ibis, Brown Pelicans, Black
Skimmers, Laughing Gull, Royal and Sandwich Terns. Although many of the
wading birds were feeding, most of the shorebirds were resting on a mud
flat.
Following are a few images taken during
the trip. (For a larger view, double click on the desired image.) |
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