Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Meet the locals
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Meet the Locals
The lagoon has a wonderful and diverse eco system with year round residents as well as visitors.
Here are a few of the regulars…
Skylar the osprey hangs out to my right and Luna the osprey hangs out on my left on her boat. Yup, she thinks she owns it. They are both females, love to be in charge, and squawk in unison when any bird attempts to enter their air space.
Pip the pelican is doing great after having sheepshead fillet stuck in his gullet. Since the hoomans helped him get free he has made the lagoon his home. He is very sweet and sensitive, loves to take walks, is kind to all wildlife unless they push him, then he can assert himself. He really has a tender heart which is something you wouldn’t normally say about a pelican.
Sometimes Pip hangs out with Patches the Pelican. She was named for the white patches on her head. Her body and beak are smaller which makes me think she is a female. She is shy, curious and loves fish. She follows Pip’s lead when they are together.
Mikey the great egret was named by my fisherman friend Donny. Mikey has been around the longest. He is friendly, likes long walks on the docks, and fishing with friends. He has a boo boo above his left eye. He said, “I think it is healing because I want to itch is a lot.” He showed me where he has been scratching and it looks like he knows not to scratch his eye.
Spot is a gregarious, very chatty egret. He doesn’t like to be ignored and will let you know with a noise that sounds more like a bark than a bird. He enjoys Pip and Mikey’s company. He follows the fisher people down the docks with the hope of grabbing snacks.
Stay tuned for more dolphin tales coming soon!
Pip and Patches
Luna the Osprey
Luna showing off her one foot strength
Spot followed me into the pool, he thought he might find a fish. :)
Mikey the great egret showing me where the boo boo itches.
Can you feel him talking? He is so expressive. Pip the pelican