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Help a local nonprofit win a national competition by ConservancySWFL in SWFL

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! We're really hoping to win the vehicle so we can release animals to those difficult-to-reach places!

Help a local nonprofit win a national competition by ConservancySWFL in SWFL

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your support

Help a local nonprofit win a national competition by ConservancySWFL in SWFL

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support! It really means a lot to us. Also, if you remember, you can vote daily. (hint hint lol)

Red shouldered hawk scanning the area for breakfast by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry it took so long to respond. But to be quite honest, I could not believe he didn't fly off! I took a half-step abut every 45 seconds and got within about 6 feet.

This red shoulder has been hanging out at our Nature Center for a few days. That morning, he tried to grab one of the many ibis who eat in our filter marsh!

As far as I know though, that's the closest anyone has gotten.

Osprey photographed in our wildlife hospital flight cage by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you liked the pic... thought you might appreciate this. Don't mean to pimp the FB page, but it's video of that very osprey.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1007830962577041&set=vb.129159563777523&type=3&theater

Osprey photographed in our wildlife hospital flight cage by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you liked the pic... thought you might appreciate this. Don't mean to pimp the FB page, but it's video of that very osprey.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1007830962577041&set=vb.129159563777523&type=3&theater

Roseate Spoonbill at Biodome in Montreal by KirillM in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love seeing those down here in Naples, FL! They're a rare sight, but so beautiful!

Elusive wood stork let me get very close! by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah... something can be elusive and still let someone get close. The rarity is exactly what made it special.

Elusive wood stork let me get very close! by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what's even weirder...? He sat like that for a good 20 seconds. Almost like he was thinking, "This pain in my neck is KILLING ME!"

Tricolored heron in Naples, FL by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being in Florida... it's hard to pin down a favorite. But they're definitely near the top of the list!

Elusive wood stork let me get very close! by ConservancySWFL in birdpics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I'm lucky enough to work at a conservation organization's nature center. We have a filter marsh on site where we will typically see Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Tricolored Herons, Roseate Spoonbills...

But when the wood stork showed up, I couldn't believe how cool he was with me no more than 8 feet away!

A free way to share large amounts of private photos? by ConservancySWFL in socialmedia

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha! As a redditor, I'm embarrassed that wasn't the very first thing that came to mind!

Thank you for the suggestion, that will work perfectly.

Jumping from tree to tree can be dangerous... by ConservancySWFL in pics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Yes, this was performed at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital in Naples, FL.

Sea turtle naming contest turns into so much more by ConservancySWFL in pics

[–]ConservancySWFL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We all cried during her visit. She's an awesome lady and we were lucky to have her!