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BobbyV

BobbyV

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In my post about the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, dated February 23, 2023, I wrote, "Late April into May and June the chicks arrive." This photo was taken two days ago. We now have several Spoonbill nests with chicks, and two nests that haven't hatched yet are at eye level. Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Tri Colored Herons and Cattle Egrets are all active as well. (I just noticed a minor processing oversight in thie image that I need to fix.)
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FWIW - I got images of a spoonie nest with chicks about the same size on April 19, 2016. Does spring feel a bit early this year? Spring could have been a bit late in 2016.

Regardless, timing these things just isn't a science! ;) I planned a 2 months driving trip to Eastern Canada with everything planned so we would be in Elliston, Newfoundland when the puffins had chicks and were bringing mouthfuls of fish to the nests. Guess what? Spring was about 2-4 weeks late that year. We had freezing cold and driving rain. No chicks. UGH!

Consolation prize was we saw the LAST iceberg of the season....
 
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Butlerkid said:
FWIW - I got images of a spoonie nest with chicks about the same size on April 19, 2016. Does spring feel a bit early this year? Spring could have been a bit late in 2016.

Regardless, timing these things just isn't a science! ;) I planned a 2 months driving trip to Eastern Canada with everything planned so we would be in Elliston, Newfoundland when the puffins had chicks and were bringing mouthfuls of fish to the nests. Guess what? Spring was about 2-4 weeks late that year. We had freezing cold and driving rain. No chicks. UGH!

Consolation prize was we saw the LAST iceberg of the season....
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When I was 19 my boss at the Alligator Farm, Ross Allen, used to say, "The animals don't read the rules."
 
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Butlerkid said:
FWIW - I got images of a spoonie nest with chicks about the same size on April 19, 2016. Does spring feel a bit early this year? Spring could have been a bit late in 2016.

Regardless, timing these things just isn't a science! ;) I planned a 2 months driving trip to Eastern Canada with everything planned so we would be in Elliston, Newfoundland when the puffins had chicks and were bringing mouthfuls of fish to the nests. Guess what? Spring was about 2-4 weeks late that year. We had freezing cold and driving rain. No chicks. UGH!

Consolation prize was we saw the LAST iceberg of the season....
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In the southeastern US spring is running about two weeks early - less in the Smokies and more in southern Georgia and northern Florida. That applies to flowers, insects, reptiles and birds. The interesting thing is there is more volatility - extreme cold in December resulting in lots of damaged or killed plants, several late frosts in March, but 80 degree days in February and early March. All this has an impact on migrants.
 
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Butlerkid said:
FWIW - I got images of a spoonie nest with chicks about the same size on April 19, 2016. Does spring feel a bit early this year? Spring could have been a bit late in 2016.

Regardless, timing these things just isn't a science! ;) I planned a 2 months driving trip to Eastern Canada with everything planned so we would be in Elliston, Newfoundland when the puffins had chicks and were bringing mouthfuls of fish to the nests. Guess what? Spring was about 2-4 weeks late that year. We had freezing cold and driving rain. No chicks. UGH!

Consolation prize was we saw the LAST iceberg of the season....
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I will be in Newfoundland starting June 17th. I hope to have better luck.
 
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BobbyV said:
In my post about the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, dated February 23, 2023, I wrote, "Late April into May and June the chicks arrive." This photo was taken two days ago. We now have several Spoonbill nests with chicks, and two nests that haven't hatched yet are at eye level. Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Tri Colored Herons and Cattle Egrets are all active as well. (I just noticed a minor processing oversight in thie image that I need to fix.) View attachment 57923
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That’s a sight I’d love to see! Until then I will enjoy your wonderful image.
 
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Cool shot! We have had a wet and cold spring everything behind. My favorite Sage Grouse lek is most likely not going to be accessible this season, way to much snow.
 
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BobbyV said:
In my post about the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, dated February 23, 2023, I wrote, "Late April into May and June the chicks arrive." This photo was taken two days ago. We now have several Spoonbill nests with chicks, and two nests that haven't hatched yet are at eye level. Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Tri Colored Herons and Cattle Egrets are all active as well. (I just noticed a minor processing oversight in thie image that I need to fix.) View attachment 57923
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Great shot…. 👏👏
 
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EricBowles said:
In the southeastern US spring is running about two weeks early - less in the Smokies and more in southern Georgia and northern Florida. That applies to flowers, insects, reptiles and birds. The interesting thing is there is more volatility - extreme cold in December resulting in lots of damaged or killed plants, several late frosts in March, but 80 degree days in February and early March. All this has an impact on migrants.
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Yeah I was hoping that don't mess with the bear cubs in the Smokies this year since I will be there in a couple of weeks.
 
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