YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES, FL

   We can identify this warbler as a Yellow-rumped Warbler by the yellow on its flank, its brownish color (on winter bird), pale throat and streaked breast.  In this view we cannot see the yellow rump.

GRAY CATBIRD, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES, FL

   This bird can be identified as a Gray Catbird by its overall gray plumage, its black cap and its blackish tail.

AMERICAN BITTERN, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES, FL

FEMALE DOWNY WOODPECKER, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES, FL

   We can ID this woodpecker as a Downy Woodpecker, rather than a Hairy Woodpecker, by its relatively small bill.

BELTED KINGFISHER, NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN, NAPLES, FL

FLORIDA REDBELLY TURTLE, POND, WESTON, FL

JUVENILE COMMON GALLINULE, POND IN WESTON, FL