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Meet The Characters
A GREAT DAY FOR POND PLAY
The characters you met in A Great Day for Pond Play were inspired by real animals we photographed in the wild. As you look through the images, see how many friends you can recognize. Compare their colors, feathers, beaks, feet, and personalities with
their illustrated characters in the story.
Introducing Spoonie & Banjo-Bill
Meet the Roseate Spoonbill. We took these photographs at
Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Melbourne, Florida.
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Introducing Ms. Egret
Meet the Great Egret. We took this photograph at
The Rookery in Venice, Florida.
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Introducing Mr. Heron
Meet the Great Blue Heron. We took this photograph at
Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida.
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Introducing Anhinga
Meet the Anhinga. We took this photograph at
Lake Jervey in North Port, Florida.
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Introducing Miss Stilt
Meet the Black and White Stilt. We took this photograph at
Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida.
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Introducing Mr. Osprey
Meet the Osprey. We took this photograph at
Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Florida.
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Introducing Mrs. Duck
Meet the Wood Duck. We took this photograph at
Island Walk in Venice, Florida.
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Introducing Mr. Ibis
Meet the White Ibis. We took this photograph at
Lake Jervey in North Port, Florida.
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Introducing Mr. Hawk
Meet the Red Shouldered Hawk. We took this photograph at
Orlando Wetlands in Christmas, Florida.
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Introducing Cormorant
Meet the Cormorant. We took this photograph at
The Rookery in Venice, Florida.
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Introducing Mr. Turtle
Meet the Florida Red-Bellied Cooter. We took this photograph at
Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida.
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Introducing Alligator
Meet the American Alligator. We took this photograph at
Island Walk in Venice, Florida.
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