This 2500 acre ranch and preserve is an hour east of Naples in Immokalee, near Lake Trafford. I was hoping to see a caracara, but I did not. The dry season in southwest Florida has been VERY dry, so there was less bird life than I expected. I need to go back next Fall or Winter, after the summer rains.
Still, I did see some wildlife. There were a few black vultures.
And many, many crows.
There were some sandhill cranes. Young colts like this one are brownish; adults are gray.
White-tailed deer stood and stared at me whenever I came upon them. I suppose that is fair, since I was staring at them. With a big camera.
A limpkin hung out near the water.
And several turkey vultures circled. One perched in a nearby tree before leaving the scene.
Seeing the crane would make it a worthwhile trip.
ReplyDeleteJack your wildlife shots are terrific. We have a flock of Turkey Vultures, but no Black Vultures. Best of luck finding a Caracara.
ReplyDeleteI can never tire of seeing deer.
ReplyDeleteSome great wildlife photos here. Well worth the trip.
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