Busy Season For The Birds

The next few months are busy ones for the birds in Florida. Ownership for a good nesting space is fought over by the Florida Bird named Mocking Bird. These little birds fill the air from sunrise to sunset during the nesting period. We usually have two nests in our trees. Since they are very territorial their nests are on different sides of the house. They  have many different songs and imitate the songs of other birds.

At the golf course where there are great ponds for water birds we see numerous evidence of the mating game with Wood Storks, pelicans,ducks, Ibis and egrets all using the same space to carry out their ritual courting dances.In a way it is like spring as new life comes into focus and trees join in with fresh leaves and flowers.

The weather is very predictable with temperatures nearly the same every day and the dry season has begun in full force. With the dry season comes the fire season and warnings are numerous about safety.We are fortunate to have so many state parks and preserves available for the public. Most are free and well used. Care was taken to make land available for the preservation of special species of wildlife and vegetation.

It is interesting that in a state with so much water care must be taken to conserve water. Strict restrictions are in force to command respect for these rules. I received a warning because I had a sprinkler on at 1.15 am. I was unaware of it being used but I will be more careful from now on. A stiff fine would result in a second offence.

Today we are travelling a ways to meet with friends for lunch and it is a treat to observe the birds that inhibit the area where we go.