Natasha Bishop Photography

JN “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge

Located on Sanibel Island in Southwest Florida, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a major migratory stopover and habitat supporting more than 270 bird species.

A heron standing in shallow water, depicted in profile with its head bent down, reflecting on the water's surface.
A Snowy Egret foraging in the shallow water with a clear mirror reflection at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A Snowy Egret standing with a perfect mirror reflection in the calm waters of J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A Reddish Egret and a Snowy Egret foraging together with clear reflections at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
An American White Ibis probing for food in the shallow mangrove waters of J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A Reddish Egret in its signature foraging dance with a clear water reflection at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A large flock of vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbills wading through the shallow waters of J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A pair of vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbills wading together with mirror reflections at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
A group of pink Roseate Spoonbills feeding together in the shallow waters with mirror reflections at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
A Brown Pelican with its massive wings spread wide over the mangroves at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
A group of Brown Pelicans landing in the shallow waters of J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, captured by Natasha Bishop.
A large group of American White Pelicans wading together in the shallow wetlands of J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill preening its feathers with a clear water reflection at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill standing solo with a perfect mirror reflection in the calm water at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill wading solo with a perfect water reflection at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill in profile flight with wings arched upward over J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill in flight with its wings in a downward stroke over the mangroves at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill in an extended profile flight pose with wings spread at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
An American White Pelican in flight with its massive wings spread over the mangroves at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
An American White Pelican in flight showing a graceful wing curve over the mangroves at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, by Natasha Bishop.
An American White Pelican standing on a mudflat with a clear water reflection at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A vibrant pink Roseate Spoonbill perched on a mangrove branch at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A Tricolored Heron perched on a mangrove branch at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.
A large Green Iguana perched on a mangrove branch at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, photographed by Natasha Bishop.

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