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Special Collection: David E. Walker's Environment: CF Nature: Birds

A libguide focusing on Florida's environment, inspired by David E. Walker.

Types of Bird Wings

Try to match the types of bird wings below to any of the birds seen flying at

CF Citrus Campus.

Bird Gallery (CF Citrus Campus)

Ibis in flight over CF Citrus Campus

Photo courtesy of Rachel B. (2022)

Wood Duck (female) with ducklings (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Mockingbird resting in CF Citrus Campus tree (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Swallow-tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite (Summer 2022)

Swallow-tailed Kites are sometimes spotted in summer soaring over CF Citrus campus. Look for their V-shaped tail in the sky!

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Possibly an Eastern Bluebird (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Woodpecker resting at CF Citrus Campus

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Swallow-tailed Kite (Summer 2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Hawk on light pole (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Hawk on light pole (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Swallow-tailed Kite (Spring 2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Wood duck resting at CF Citrus Campus pond

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Wood duck enjoying the waters (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Sandhill Crane (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Ibis in flight (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Egret (2022)

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Ibis feeding

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Sandhill Crane (2022)

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Anhinga (Snakehead Bird), 2022

Photo courtesy of Rachel B.

Bald Eagle resting at CF Citrus Campus pond

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Ibis feeding

Ibis (adults and juveniles). Note the difference in feathers - young ibis have mottled brown and white feathers, while adult ibis have white and black feathers.

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Anhinga (Snakehead Bird), 2022

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Photo courtesy of John Grady (2022)

Wood Duck with ducklings (2022)

Photo courtesy of Cari D., c. 2022

Photo courtesy of Cari D., c. 2022

Photo courtesy of Cari D., c. 2022

Photo courtesy of Cari D., c. 2022

Hawk in tree. Photo courtesy of Erina G. (2022)

Hawk is perched on lowest branch on left side of tree.

Photo courtesy of Edith R. (c. 2022)

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2022)

Hawk perched on equipment

Photo courtesy of Edith R. (c. 2022)

Ducks enjoyed one of the campus ponds after a rainy summer day.

Hawk in flight on Summer day (2022)

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2022)

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2022)

Duck flock enjoying a rainy day. (August 2022)

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2022)

Turkeys on parade

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2023)

Turkeys looking for food. The two turkeys with large tails are males.

Photo courtesy of Theresa B. (c. 2023)

Turkeys looking for food. The turkey with the large tail is a male. Others include female turkeys (hens) and young male turkeys (toms).

Photo courtesy of Rory W. (2023)

Ibis checking the campus grounds (May 2023)

Growing Up Ducky...A Gallery of Ducklings

Sandhill Crane Gallery

Sandhill Crane

Florida Sandhill Cranes nest near CF Citrus campus and sometimes are seen foraging or walking the grounds. One grand lady is nicknamed "Duchess" by staff. Listen for their distinctive calls!

Crane
Crane
Crane

Photo courtesy of Rory W. (2023)

Cranes enjoying some shade in summer

Photo courtesy of Rory W. (2023)

Sandhill cranes in May 2023

Photo courtesy of Rory W. (2023)

Sandhill cranes at building 4 (May 2023)