The Day After…

As some of you might know, parts of Florida had more than it’s fair share of stormy rains over the weekend.  It actually began on Friday, Saturday was the worst but Sunday got somewhat better (not as much rain) but still had winds up to 50 mph. and we had maybe 2 downpours intermittent with some sun.

This morning (Monday) the sun came out and the wind had subsided so I went out for a look see.  I was quite surprised.  Many small branches from the trees were on the ground, but that wasn’t the surprise.   The surprise was that I didn’t spot a single bird!  Not one pesky Ibis!!! (unheard of!)  Then I noticed some of my small plants knocked over .. with the wind we had I wasn’t surprised at all… until I went to set them back up and found this….

Ah well now.  I would say there had been a crab by my apartment, and someone had a good meal!  No signs of any more of the shell, just these two claws.  There must have been a “struggle” and that’s how my plants were knocked down.  I feel bad for the crab but someone had a good dinner!

Finally, after about 20 minutes I spotted a Moorhen!  And then… low and behold.. the Anhinga was drying its wings up atop a tree!   I think he was playing “king of the mountain tree”

…and then he struck this pose.. I am sure he thought he was a Bald Eagle! (not!)

Another hour has passed and still no Ibis or other birds.  I guess they got blown away and will take some time to return.

Mostly I am waaay happy that the water level of the pond is receding!  I was beginning to think I might need my water wings! (can’t swim.. heh).

Anyway… that’s the “day after” at the pond!