The immoderate weather this week with cold temps, wind, and clouds have made birding a challenge. But, the YTD total has increased to 120.
This Pileated Woodpecker was obliterating a rotten tree branch, feasting on the insect larvae contained within.
Bald Eagles are a fairly common sight in this part of Florida.
And the Florida Scrub Jays were busy finding acorns to bury in the sand. There are 15 species of birds that are endemic to the United States, meaning they are found nowhere else in the world outside of this country. The Florida Scrub Jay is endemic to Florida. I am always happy to check this Federally threatened bird off my list because there is no chance of finding it anywhere else.
Now it's back to Key West for a few days to oversee the installation of our backyard and build a deck and pergola with swing that will likely become a daily go-to for the man cubs with their Grandma. Also in the mix next week is a quick trip to South Texas for some Tex-Mex birding along the Rio Grande River to finish up the January birding agenda. As I have noted before, there are no days off when you're retired.
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