New Views of the Horse Ranch Pond
Sand Hill Cranes, a Great Blue Heron, a Great Egret and a Little Blue Heron were all spotted yesterday afternoon (10/4/15) at the horse ranch pond I have been taking pictures at over the past two years. I have actually photographed this pair of Sand Hill Cranes many times. I strongly believe that this is the same pair that had the little chick last January. I had photographed the chick several times last Spring. No sign of the juvenile, which is close to being an adult now.
This pond is on a large horse farm in Northwestern Marion County, Florida. As always, I took the pictures from the side of the road. It is a good spot to photograph the doings at the pond as it is far enough away that I do not disturb the birds. Please click on the thumbnail image to see the larger picture. Enjoy!