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Foto Friday: Ruffled Feathers

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Real Estate Agent with Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch!

Foto Friday:  Ruffled Feathers

Florida is usually nice and warm but temperatures can still fluctuate quite a bit in January, after all, the calendar says it's winter time!  We were able to enjoy a few weeks of summer-like temperatures going as high as the low 80's but yesterday a cold front moved in with wind and rain.

While we can stay comfortable by turning on the heat, other creatures have to bear nature's changing moods.  I caught this heron by a dock in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach with it's ruffled feathers from the wind, trying to stay warm.  You can see in the background how the wind has whipped up the water in this waterfront community.  

Lucky for us, these "cold spells" are short lived.  The weather forecast is calling for a warm up into the mid 70s this weekend!

 

Heron Photo by Silvia Dukes

 

 

 

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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate

Tropic Shores Realty, 3441 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

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Comments(18)

Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS
Silvia - hope it does warm up this weekend, it is CHILLY out there right now!
Jan 17, 2013 11:14 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your photograph.  

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend. 

Jan 17, 2013 11:17 PM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

I remember when I lived in South Miami many years ago and the temp went down into the low 60's and the furnace wouldn't turn on.  Our aclimated bodies were freezing!  Hopefully you are warmed back up and have a great weekend.

Sue of Robin and Sue

Jan 17, 2013 11:32 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

It was 46 degrees when we got up this morning in Daytona Beach. Between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach the weatehr was fabulous. Thank you for sharing your state with us.

Jan 18, 2013 12:39 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Silvia, great shot of a beautiful heron. Today our temperature high is in the low 60's. Stay warm!

Jan 18, 2013 02:33 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Silvia,

Looks like our cold spell just left us, and like you I am rejoicing too.  That bird is gorgeous and you did a marvelous job capturing it.  Have a great weekend.  A

Jan 18, 2013 05:05 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Great photo, Silvia. We have so many fantastic birds residing here in our area!

Jan 18, 2013 07:05 AM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

I know Silvia and February is almost here so we may not be too cold much longer

Jan 18, 2013 09:34 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You take some wonderful pictures.

I can only dream about temps in the 70s and 80s. But our day will come. It was a balmy 8 degrees when I left my house at 7:30 this morning. That's a warm up from Monday's low of -11.

Jan 18, 2013 10:46 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Silvia, The damp winds can even make a bird cold. I have seen them tuck their beaks to try to protect their eyes. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.

Jan 18, 2013 12:51 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning
Hi Silvia, He does look cold but it is a terrific photo. I love cool windy days myself. Have a good weekend.
Jan 18, 2013 01:53 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Thank you everyone for stopping in and commenting!  We get these occasional cold spells even here in sunny Florida and be assured, the sun is shining!  Luckily, these spells never last too long and we will enjoy warmer weather again this weekend.  Hope everyone else is staying warm as well and enjoy your weekend!

Jan 19, 2013 12:12 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hi Silvia,

The first word that popped into my head when I saw that picture was endurance!

I hope you endure the day with joy and happiness! I know that no matter what kind of day you're having, you're going to make the best of it because you are the calm when others are not - that's what makes you a great Realtor!

Jan 19, 2013 09:02 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Patricia, thank you for your kind words, I hope your Sunday will be enjoyable as well!  

Jan 19, 2013 09:41 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Great picture - I have been hearing that the past week or so it has been cold everywhere.  I am so ready for spring!

Jan 20, 2013 12:29 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debra, thankfully in our parts, it doesn't last too long.  We are just not used to it and start complaining right away!  :-)

Jan 20, 2013 07:26 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Silvia, Great photo of that heron.  They are such skilled hunters.  

Featured in BIRDS Group.

Take care,

Gloria

Feb 13, 2013 09:57 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Thanks Gloria, they sure are good at fishing too!

Feb 13, 2013 10:08 AM