Earlier this week, Henry and I made a trip to Fort Zachary Taylor in search of Chuck-wills-widows. They have begun their migration through the Keys toward the Caribbean islands and to Central and South America for the winter. Like many owls, they are a nocturnal species that can be tough to find during the day.
Henry and I parked the car and walked across the parking lot and there it was. After four years of looking for this bird, I finally had lifer #592 after about a 20 second search through the dense trees.
You bet we are in the Free State of Florida and Fort Zach is happy to remind you of where you are.
This morning, Henry and I made another visit to Fort Zach in search of boobies. Yes, Judson, I'm talking about birds.
Again, Henry and I parked the car and we walked to the beach for a look. And, just like our previous trip, it took only seconds to spot this Brown Booby fishing with some sea gulls and terns before taking a break on a concrete piling just offshore.
And, just like that, I had lifer #593 and species #525 for the year. Where does the next species for 2025 come from? I have no idea.
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