Not so big a time difference. June 2009.
April 2010. Ten months. Good Ice Plant progress.
Momma coot was there in the pond next to our property, just outside the reeds, clucking and finding little bits of stuff to bring to her baby.
The baby was hidden in the reeds.
Couldn’t quite see him, but we knew he was there. Then he came out a little for a goodie.
Finally, the cute little guy came out of hiding; right out in the open so we could get a good look, and OHMYGODTHISTHINGISHIDEOUS!
A Hooded Warbler popping about the pots and gardens at Gulf Waters.

He’s been here for three days. He even came in the house and Judy had to put him back outside. Here he is on the flowers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ra189Uac8