"Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge

This Refuge on Sanibel Island, FL is well noted for birds and wildlife.  I enjoy starting early in the morning at opening (7:30am).  Spoonbills are what many come to see, but there are always other surprises to see along the five mile road.  The area around the observation tower is a good place in the morning to see Spoonbills.  When entering the Refuge I usually drive to the tower without stopping elsewhere.  A keen eye is needed along the way though, the bushes on each side of the road are always hiding something. 
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Spoonbill Fly By.  I have noticed in my visits that birds such as the Spoonbill are out feeding for only a couple hours after opening.  Though some are always around, the large gatherings seem to fly off to places unseen by ~9:30am.  When they start leaving there are many opportunities for over head shots like the one above.

Black Crowned Night Heron

Young Night Herons seen in late Spring

Snowy Egret by Observation Tower

Osprey (Fish Hawk) on nest alongside the road