Lower Wekiva River Preserve, 7/6/2013
Lower Wekiva River Preserve I went to the Lower Wekiva River Preserve this morning, hoping to confirm breeding of Bachman's Sparrows. I found a probable nest site there a little over a month ago, but I've never been able to confirm that they're breeding there. This morning, all that changed. I arrived at the site and almost immediately the sparrow below popped up on a branch. Adult Bachman's Sparrows have no streaks on the chest or sides, so this one is juvenile. Bachman's Sparrow Bachman's Sparrow (Juvenile) It was also fun to see a couple White-tailed Deer. They were right at the entrance to the trail, and they didn't seem to mind me much as I approached. White-tailed Deer I also came across this fly. It was flying near me, and it seemed really loud. When it landed I decided to see if I could get some photos. Some turned out pretty well. After getting home, I searched the internet to see if I could find out w...