
This is not meant to alarm anyone whom may be flying in or out of the airport.
This past week I observed a very photogenic Red-shouldered Hawk at rest on a dead pine tree. There were also a large number of Great Egrets which very reliably can be observed at the airport. There were also a pair of Black Vultures that were circling the taxi area near one of the terminals.

In reviewing some photographs taken at Bunche Beach Preserve this past month, I was at a loss to to readily identify a black bird species which my pbase friend, Rodrigo Mendoza, has convinced me is a grackle. I'm not sure of what kind of grackle at this point.
I need to hit the books to study the grackle's characteristics, particularly with regard for the size of the bird which I can compare to a Roseate Spoonbill which it was immediately adjacent to. I failed to get a shot of the grackle in flight.

It was thoroughly drenched which made the bird appear especially black with a very subtle brown. Even with close study of the photographs taken of the bird, I was not able to detect any irredescence.
I've given thought to an idea this past week which I would like you to anticipate with earnest.

It is my hope to randomly have a series of posts where I interview specialists in the field of earth sciences and also present to you individuals whom are passionate about the observation and documentation of wildlife.
I'm very optimistic of their cooperation.
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