Waldo and Waldon't have gotten really quite large, and it looks like a mugging in process when Mom comes home with meals. Unfortunately, she usually has her back to us for feeding time, and it's tough to get a great view (or photo!). Ironically, it's Waldo who is most visible; Waldon't sits lower for the most part and looks a bit smaller - he may be a couple days younger.
They both seem to have an anhinga friend nesting nearby; this is the adult dropping by for a visit. There seems to be no territoriality about the proximity of the nests.
The anhinga kids are growing quickly as well, and here is a view of them from the most visible nest.
The LBH's (Little Blue Herons) have gotten quite serious about their nesting 2 Mangroves over. I've counted 6 nests so far in this one tree, and spotted the first eggs recently. 2 eggs at first, but saw 3 yesterday. Do I hear 4? This group may become known as the Brady Bunch. Just like last year, it seems likely that we'll see up to 20 LBH chicks by mid-April!
The alligator situation has changed minimally, with the water level currently receding on the lake. The gator babies seems to be ranging further these days; I haven't counted as many as 10 in a while now.
And interestingly as well, I have yet to see a cormorant nest anywhere. They are here everyday though - with meetings on this raft on the lake. Turtles often crash the party.
One last thing I spied yesterday - it's a strange place to see a golf ball, but it's seems unlikely to hatch.....
Love the commentary! Thanks, Rich.