Sunday May 19th
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| American Oystercatcher |
Today, I dedicated some time to birdwatching on the beach, arriving just after dawn to sidestep the day's heat. My start at Bunche Beach was met with a less-than-ideal tide, already swallowing the mudflats. Despite this, a handful of birds were active: Sanderlings, a Semipalmated Plover, Black-bellied Plovers, Western Sandpipers, a solitary Willet, and eight American Oystercatchers. The skies, though clear of clouds, were also devoid of birds, save for a few Laughing Gulls.
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| Black-bellied Plover |
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| Reddish Egret |
Moved onto Sanibel Island and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Drive. Best sighting here was a pair of Manatees. Again, it was not very birdy. A bathing Osprey, more Willets, Reddish Egret, a young, Yellow-crowned Night-heron. Was keen to spot a mangrove cuckoo. Haven't seen or heard one for a very long time. Dipped on the cuckoo once again.
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| Seems this Manatee is taking a nap |
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| A bathing Osprey |
One last stop at Turner Beach on Captiva Island. The skies were still clear. Not much here. Royal Tern, Willet, Sanderling, Osprey, Fish Crow
Sanderling 
Willet
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