Geoff Coe's photostream  

A Reddish Egret entertained for a few minutes right as I was ready to move on to the next shooting area on Wildlife Drive. This one looks nice in breeding plumage.

He caught a fish so quickly that even at 5 fps I got only the head hitting the water and him with his catch...no moment of capture. Darn!

The Yellowlegs all took off and I scanned the sky to see why. In came this immature Brown Pelican, landing out where they'd been. Then he swam within 20 yards of the shore, leaving me with nearly too much lens to photograph him.

I love the subtle shades of green and blue in his grays, and the greenish-gray eye that matches the water.

Ten photographers were parked at the exit photographing this female Osprey near her nest. She got momentarily disheveled and I seized the opportunity to make a photo.

Greater Yellowlegs at Ding Darling NWR, Sanibel, FL this morning.
Not much activity in the good shooting spots today. Most of the birds were on the east side of Wildlife Drive, in brutal light. Caught a break with the wind, though: forecast to be 10-15 knots, it was dead calm while I was there. (It's picked up considerably as write this, a bit after noontime.)

Greater Yellowlegs at Ding Darling NWR, Sanibel, FL this morning. Not sure which of the two I like better, though this one is a little sharper.

I am 90% sure these are Greater, not Lesser, Yellowlegs due to bill length and call. But if you disagree, defend your position! ;-)