Happy Earth Day | Photos by Donna

Happy Earth Day

“It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility.” — Rachel Carson

Snowy Egret, Brown Pelican, Great Egrets

Tags: 10000 Islands, brown pelican, Earth Day, Florida, great egret, inspirational, marsh, mirror, NWR, reflection, refuge, snowy egret, water, wetlands

48 thoughts on “Happy Earth Day”

Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography on 04/22/2020 at 9:07 AM said:

Very impressive shot 👏👏👏

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:18 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ted!
  
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Reed Andariese on 04/22/2020 at 9:15 AM said:

Nice! Quite a diverse group together! Love the reflections also.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:02 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed! A cormorant flew in and landed on that strip in front of the egrets just after this shot and messed up everyone’s pose. Whew! 😉
  
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Anonymous on 04/22/2020 at 9:19 AM said:

Oh Donna! That is absolutely breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:02 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Susan! One of those RPRT moments for sure! 🙂
  
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Alittlebitoutoffocus on 04/22/2020 at 9:55 AM said:

Awesome photo! 👍👍

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:02 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Mike!
  
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  - Alittlebitoutoffocus on 04/23/2020 at 11:10 AM said:
    
    Just looking at the photo again (still awesome) and it looks like the Snowy Egret is sulking. Maybe he’s been sent to stand in the corner by the ‘teacher’ (Brown Pelican), who’s checking he’s still there. I wonder what he/she did? 😉
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:14 AM said:
      
      😅 😂 I was thinking maybe too Mr Pelican was there first and now his island was getting overtaken by those egrets, ugh! Or his size overbeared on the little snowy… 😉
      
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Eddie Two Hawks on 04/22/2020 at 10:00 AM said:

Absolutely charming! Incredible photography Donna

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:19 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Eddie!!
  
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emberbear on 04/22/2020 at 10:04 AM said:

Wonderful photo and great quote from Rachel Carson. Happy Earth Day, Donna.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:03 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Imorgana, same to you! We love our Earth and all the wildlife it sustains!
  
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Werner on 04/22/2020 at 10:27 AM said:

Super Foto👍👍👍

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:03 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Werner!
  
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Ingrid on 04/22/2020 at 11:34 AM said:

Love this image!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:04 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ingrid!
  
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creatingmindblog on 04/22/2020 at 12:04 PM said:

Wow! What a stellar photo! Crystal clear reflection!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:05 AM said:
  
  Thank you! Right after this shot, a comormant landed there and messed up all the poses, whew, I got really lucky! 🙂
  
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Indira on 04/22/2020 at 12:17 PM said:

A perfect one to celebrate Earth Day!!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:19 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira!!
  
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Irene Tron, Heaven's Sunshine on 04/22/2020 at 2:37 PM said:

Love the reflections. 😊

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:20 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Irene! 😊
  
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belindagroverphotography on 04/22/2020 at 2:49 PM said:

Wow! This is terrific, Donna. 😊

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:21 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda! 😊
  
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Eliza Waters on 04/22/2020 at 2:59 PM said:

Such stillness, like a mirror, not a ripple in sight. This lot knows how to hold a pose!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:24 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Eliza! Right after this shot, a cormorant flew in and landed, messing up everyone’s pose and the water rippled. Whew, I was so lucky with this shot! 🙂
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 04/22/2020 at 3:44 PM said:

Lovely photo! Perfect timing for a mirror angle. 👍

I guess they couldn’t afford a bigger island! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:07 AM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! I just mentioned in previous comment that a cormorant landed right after this shot and messed up everyone’s poses and the water rippled. Whew, RPRT for sure!
  
  Islands are at a premium price! 😉
  
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T Ibara Photo on 04/22/2020 at 7:49 PM said:

❤️❤️❤️

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:07 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Takami!
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 04/22/2020 at 11:58 PM said:

Great shot! How did you get them to pose for you? The reflections, everything!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:09 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane! One of those RPRT moments!! After this shot, a cormorant flew in and landed with them and messed up the poses and rippled the water. Whew, I really felt lucky with this one!
  
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Gunta on 04/23/2020 at 3:20 AM said:

The Pelican does not look at all pleased with the Snowy! 😉

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:12 AM said:
  
  The pelican was probably there first, and his island was getting overtaken! hee hee
  
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Ellen Jennings on 04/23/2020 at 9:19 AM said:

Elegant image, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:16 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ellen!
  
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circadianreflections on 04/23/2020 at 9:57 AM said:

Great looking group! Love those reflections!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/23/2020 at 11:12 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Deborah!
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on 04/24/2020 at 1:44 PM said:

A wonderful photograph to celebrate the earth and its amazing creatures, Donna. We need to celebrate Earth Day every day.
Kindest regards,
Tanja

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/25/2020 at 9:11 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Tanja, yes we do! ❤
  
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The Hinoeuma on 04/26/2020 at 2:51 AM said:

Beautiful shot and I so agree with the quote.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 04/26/2020 at 7:08 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Vic!
  
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Pam on 05/04/2020 at 7:12 PM said:

What a wonderful group together!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/04/2020 at 9:21 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Pam!
  
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Claire 'Word by Word' on 07/31/2020 at 5:55 AM said:

Beautiful and the Rachel Carson quote too.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/31/2020 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  Thank you very much, Claire!
  
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