Viera Wetlands Birding

The Viera Wetlands are about and hour's drive south.  It's a series of 4 ponds of different water levels surrounding a lake. One reaches thi spectacular birding area by driving through the water treatment facility (sewage plant). Below are some of the easily seen birds. I've decided to get another lens for my camera so that I can increase the distance for photographing the more distant birds such as the crested caracara which I could not get.

The White Ibis is quite numerous in Florida, although its population has been declining because of the loss of wetland areas for nesting.

Apparently the population of the Glossy Ibis has been increasing.

The Ibis are noted for their curved bill.


The Great Egret is similar in size to the Great Blue Heron. Egrets used to be slaughtered for their plumes which become more enhanced during the breeding season.


The Little Blue Heron is also suffering from habitat loss.

The limpkin is not a common bird but they were easily seen here.



Ring-necked Ducks were abundant.


Two Coots.

Comments

William said…
Glad to see you're keeping busy while I'm freezing my butt up here.
February 9, 2011 at 3:42 p.m.
Margot said…
Lots of birds I've never seen before.
February 10, 2011 at 9:12 a.m.
Megan said…
great photos, and it looks warm and sunny.
February 10, 2011 at 8:02 p.m.
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