Winged Encounters at Circle B Bar Reserve
It was an hour before sunset as the waterside perch became the stage for several Black-crowned Night herons. These stout and chunky herons appear sluggish and can often be seen perched hunched and motionless. One of them, snugly tucked with its head under the wing, dozing off into a serene nap. Amidst the squawks and croaks, Common Gallinule skillfully balanced upon a log in pursuit of some sustenance - a common sight in Florida marshes. Up above, a female Northern Cardinal caught my eye.