We spent a beautiful morning in downtown Orlando this morning at Lake Eola Park. There were swans and at least half a dozen other birds I couldn't identify. Please chime in in the comments if you see a bird you recognize (other than the swans, duh). There were also at least three different varities of swans (or species, I suppose). Black ones and white ones with thick yellow beaks, in addition to the traditional and familiar ones with slender red beaks. I think the yellow-beaked ones may have been trumpeter swans...?? Anyone? I'm including a short video with a quickie example of the call I kept hearing. It's not great quality and the ornery ole things shut up as soon as I whipped out the camera. They were FULL of music for the five minutes leading up to the appearance of the camera....
Such a beautiful place... There are swan boats to rent and a floating fountain in the center of the lake that kind of sprays water all around. We've promised the kids we'll go back one time this summer and rent two boats so we can ride out to the fountain :) I'll be sure to take the camera!
By the way, Judah earned himself a milkshake by walking the entire perimeter of the lake-- nearly a full mile!
Well, the dark bird looks like some kind of Heron. The white one looks like an Egret, except Egrets usually have dark legs and beaks. Maybe it was a young one? My Grandma was all into those bird species, and I am ashamed of myself for not having listened to her more about it. :( A swan bit me in the leg once. I have no real affection for them. It hurt - a lot - and bled. A lot. :(
Great blue heron is the first bird, I have no idea about the second and yes, the last is a white ibis. Awww... you are making me miss Florida! I won't get to go back until September! Looks like you and your family are settling in a bit.
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Wow. It really is like the tropics, isn't it?
Well, the dark bird looks like some kind of Heron. The white one looks like an Egret, except Egrets usually have dark legs and beaks. Maybe it was a young one? My Grandma was all into those bird species, and I am ashamed of myself for not having listened to her more about it. :(
A swan bit me in the leg once. I have no real affection for them. It hurt - a lot - and bled. A lot. :(
OOH! I know I know! It's not an Egret, it's a White Ibis!
What a wonderful time. Maybe this is one small way God is offering you peace and serenity in a beautiful setting?
I was going to say egret or heron.
Great blue heron is the first bird, I have no idea about the second and yes, the last is a white ibis. Awww... you are making me miss Florida! I won't get to go back until September! Looks like you and your family are settling in a bit.
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