To continue, it was a beautiful, quiet, spring morning. I took advantage, and drove over to the islands to scout out for birds. While walking along one new trail, I happened upon an elusive [uncommon] bird in our vicinity. Excitement and a lot of snapping of the shutter button occurred, up until it disappeared into the overgrowth beyond where I could walk [we are supposed to stay on the trails in order to keep the landscape in pristine condition for the wildlife]. At another stop, I saw that at last, the repair work for the damaged jetty that broke to pieces during the hurricane a couple summers ago... allowing salt water to flow into the fresh water lake at Charlie's Pasture [another wildlife refuge]. Soon? Perhaps in another year's time, they will once again have access for us to walk the boardwalks of the Salt Flats? I also noticed the green finally showing up everywhere I looked. Even the resident alligator [video of it in previous post] was the most active I've seen in decades. Plus a few wildflowers are showing off in all their glory. The drive back home was mostly uneventful except for the mention of the falcon nest platform in my previous post.




I have a cardiologist check-up today, so won't be online much. Maybe, after the
appointment, I'll walk the Marina!!
OMG, look at those alligator teeth. Hope all goes well at the doctors.
ReplyDeleteSpooky, huh?
DeleteGood luck with your cardiologist's appointment today, Anni. Be sure to give us a report of how you came out, ok? ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI will...tomorrow.
DeleteLove the beautiful flowers but not the alligator teeth! I hope your appointment goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks M&M
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ReplyDeleteA salt flats boardwalk sounds wonderful, I can imagine all the birds would be flocking there. Beautiful flowers, the gators teeth look a little too close. Take care, have a happy day!
I miss being able to be out there.
DeleteI definitely see signs of spring! Best of luck at your appointment today, let us know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, update tomorrow.
DeleteI think your video of the alligator yesterday was one of my most favorite videos. Something we don't ordinarily see. Up close and personal with those teeth haha. Good luck at the cardiologist. Glad you're able to get out and about and I'm sure you'll find something worthy of your camera lens at the marina
ReplyDeleteDidn't stop at the marina after all.
DeleteYikes to those teeth! Good luck at the cardiologist's office, Anni. You seem to ge doing great so it should be good news. :-)
ReplyDeleteUpdate coming, thanks.
DeleteThat is quite an overbite the gator has. Hope your cardio visit is uneventful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patti
DeleteLove the shot of the little honeybee next to those daunting teeth!
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DeleteGreat photos and enjoyed your post Anni. Hope your appointment goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteThose are some teeth! Great photos as always. All the best for your appointment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Inger.
DeleteIt is nice to see your wildflower images and I do believe you will have an excellent report from your doctor visit!
ReplyDeleteIt went well...update tomorrow
DeleteLOOK at those teeth!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck at the Cardiologist.
"Miss BB"
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Thanks!!
DeleteAnother "teeth" comment! Wow! Nice and shiny, the gator must be using them alot! I love the bee picture, too, the leg pouch on the bee is just stuffed with pollen.
ReplyDeleteThere were many, many bees!!
Deletehope all goes well today.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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DeleteDelicious photo of the bee on the feathery sprig. Love your style.
ReplyDelete"My what big teeth you have"
Alligators are not my favorite but love the photo.
Sue
I personally think they're ugly creatures.
DeletePlease let us know how your appointment went. I do hope you tke the Marina walk, who knows what you will find!
ReplyDeleteI'll update in the morning.
DeleteYes, you have a lot of greenery and signs of spring. Guess what? We had snow yesterday , but it’s all gone by now.
ReplyDeleteSnowfall during Spring is great only 'cause it doesn't last for weeks.
DeleteNice to see so much greenery and the spots of color. Pray all went well at the doctors and you had your walk. :)
ReplyDeleteSpring is such a pretty season!!
DeleteBeautiful series of photos! And what a close-up of that alligator's teeth! Good luck with the cardiologist.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty but those teeth are scary! Hope your appointment went well.
ReplyDeleteYa, those teeth can be terrifying.
DeleteGood luck on the doctor's appointment, and thanks for the pictures of new growth. We had 8" of snow last night...it will melt fast but spring isn't really here yet.
ReplyDeleteUs, this time o'year it warms up quickly!!
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteGrandma, what big teeth you have! (thinking what Little Red Riding Hood would say)
ReplyDeleteHope your cardio check-up was okay. I saw a forsythia in bloom today and daffodils somewhere along the way...that has got me wanting to get out. Pretty soon maybe we will be seeing some spring green, too.
It's so nice to see Spring arriving!!
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