While walking through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, I was delighted by the constant sounds filling the air: chirping, buzzing, whistling, cawing, pecking. It was a feast for a nature lover's ears. (At the time I couldn't help but wonder if some of those soothing CDs with sounds of the rainforest are recorded here.) One distinctive bird call I heard was emanating from a grey catbird. It sounds similar to a cat meow. But, they're elusive! They like to hide in thick shrub and trying to get a decent photo was a challenge. Fortunately, this guy showed himself because he was interested in nibbling on those berries. I had just enough time to snap one decent shot. Such a loud, pathetic call coming from such a little bird! This was another bird I'd never seen before. But, I knew exactly what it was as soon as I heard that telltale meow...er...call. See why this place is such a treasure?!
