Bight Birds

Yesterday was beautiful, sunny, and breezy as I led a tour that included a walk along the docks at the Key West Bight.  The pelicans seemed to be posing for our cameras.  I'm fond of pelicans.  They're both regal and goofy at the same time! 

These birds are begging for scraps from a fisherman fileting snappers on the dock.

Two egrets joined in.  This was a special treat; they're a shy bird on the bight and not usually so accommodating about being photographed.  But the egrets were no match for the pelicans when it came to snatching fish scraps.

They waited patiently for fish bits the pelicans might miss.  No such luck!