Lots of Birds

Went fishing with Rog today while Teri cleaned up a few odds and ends around here.  Have noticed quite a variety of birds here.  At least half a dozen stork-like jobs, pure white of various sizes that prowl the shores of the lakes and rivers picking off small fish and insects.  It is a hoot watching them stalk their prey.  Got a few pics of the Osprey nesting on the speed limit signs on the Intercoastal Waterway.

We were so busy checking out the birds that we neglected to pay attention to the message the sign was meant to convey. The local sheriff was happy to point out the details for us.  He had a dynamite boat provided by the Dept of Homeland Security.  Kind of a mini cigarette hull with an open cockpit and 500 horse power hanging off the stern.  We had a nice conversation and he let us off with a warning (and a reminder that speeding was a $93 fine).  The whole encounter was so unlike what we have experienced in Alaska.  He just wanted to insure we knew where we needed to go slow for the Manatee.

Warm and sunny forecasted for the next few days.

Stay warm yourselves.