Birds Of Pine Island

Ken's wife feeding their birds.

Ken and his wife have lived in my neighborhood for many years. He used to be an avid fisherman, and began to collect birds from his evening fish cleanings. Over the years, these feathered friends have brought them many happy days.

A few years ago, Ken had to stop his fishing due to health concerns, but the birds still lingered, awaiting their daily morsels. Not one to disapoint, Ken now pays some of the local fishermen for their scraps every few days. His wife is doing the feeding duties today.

You can see 4 different species fighting for their reward: egret, wood stork, white heron, and ibis.