THE PROOF …

 

We are celebrating December in Florida — the proof is in the pictures.

 

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December Lunch Cruise Destination

It's all about the blue skies, the birds, the boats, and the bare feet. 

(Or at least no heavy socks and boots)

 

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Boat Club lunch cruise, December

 

It is a joy to have an operating boat right from the start of our season here.   We had problems with a prior repair person last year, but we found a good one this time.    Boats do need a lot of attention.   

 

 

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Harn's Marsh, Lehigh Acres

 

On another day last week, we went for a walk at Harn's Marsh, a new birding spot for us.

 

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Hooded Merganser pair

 

The female merganser was quite unimpressed as her mate worked hard to come up with only a bill full of water.  


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Snowy Egret

 

Just two of many species of birds we saw on this warm December morning.   

We'll definitely go back to this spot again.

 

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Night-time views from our deck —  across our Canal.  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All.

 

 

 

LINKING this post to: ALL SEASONS; NATURE NOTES; OUR WORLD on Tuesday; WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY; WEDNESDAY WATERS; SIGNS SIGNS; SKYWATCH FRIDAY; SATURDAY CRITTERS; RATHER B'BIRDING; and SCENIC WEEKENDS.   Thank you to all of the hosts.

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64 responses to “THE PROOF …”

  1. I’m so happy to see your beautiful photos and know you are enjoying the wonderful weather here. We’ve been seeing a lot of the Mergansers in the pond near us. They are gorgeous, aren’t they! Welcome back to the Sunshine State! Hugs!

  2. What a great place to spend Christmas. Have a wonderful 2017!

  3. I’m glad that you are warm again. We are hot here and even hotter down south which is odd since we are closer to the equator but Melbourne sometimes get the hot winds blowing off the inland deserts. My daughter said it was 40°C today while we had 28°C. It must be nice to go to lunch by boat. The birds are lovely too. Happy New Year to you both.

  4. I’d love living barefoot 365. Or at least wearing only flip-flops. Happy New year in good old Florida! I have a whole month of photos on my blog right now.

  5. hope you’re enjoying some fine weather outside, it’s been a nippy last couple of days for us strangely enough but now the heat and sun has come out.

  6. Aimee

    So missing the South right now! Your pictures with all that lovely BLUE just make me smile remembering wonderful Florida😄 Enjoy!
    Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas Sallie!
    Blessings,
    Aimee

  7. Merry Christmas dear Sallie….enjoy the beautiful blue skies….Michelle

  8. Eileen

    Hello Sallie, Great shots of the egret and Hooded Mergansers. The moon capture are beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy weekend! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  9. Wonderful shots of the beautiful birds and nature in Florida. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  10. Wow … I could almost jump over that moon it seems so close … and what a wonderful way to spend the winter months, cruising nature’s nooks and crannies in a well-functioning boat. Wishing you and yours all the best, Sallie, over the holidays and in the New Year!

  11. Wishing you much joy and light!

  12. That weather looks like mine – none of that cold white stuff!!
    Hope you have a great Christmas – Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne

  13. I am always slightly surprised to see that not everyone is buried under a blanket of snow! Cheers from the north!!!

  14. Awesome pictures..

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