Fall is in the air in Southwest Florida. Many species of migrating hawks flew over Cayo Costa early this morning. The winter resident pair of bald eagles arrived today. Mullet fish were cruising the beach in huge schools. Ospreys tormented the bald eagles. White ibis casually walked on the edge of the shoreline. I followed close behind observing nature unfold in front of me as I walked into the Southwest Florida fall air.
The day before the fall equinox I traveled to Cayo Costa Island two hours before sunrise under the big dipper. The moon slid over the water as I watched night become day. The morning light was inspiring for taking photos. Here are a few of the 200 photos I took.
East wind and low tide on Cayo Costa Island, 8 days and 9 minutes before the Fall Equniox.
This particular brown pelican sailed beside me with ease for over a mile at 22 mph. I took several photos of this curious bird. I wonder who was more curious me or the Pelican?
Jellyfish are always fun to photograph with the light in your favor. I took these yesterday in Pine Island Sound by a remote inshore Island.
