Best SW Florida reader photos include Ding Darling, CREW, Lakes Park nature pics

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Pierre Desilets writes, “I will share with you, a dream come true. For 10 years I was hoping to see one of these birds. I was finally able to spot one, and, thank God, to take some shots of him. So, here is my dreamed painted bunting in all his glorious colors.” Taken at CREW bird sanctuary with an Olympus OM-D E-M1X and a 150-400mm Pro zoom.
Pierre Desilets writes, “I will share with you, a dream come true. For 10 years I was hoping to see one of these birds. I was finally able to spot one, and, thank God, to take some shots of him. So, here is my dreamed painted bunting in all his glorious colors.” Taken at CREW bird sanctuary with an Olympus OM-D E-M1X and a 150-400mm Pro zoom.
A roseate spoonbill at Ding Darling. Taken with a Canon Rebel T6i at f/5.6, ISO=500 and 1/2000 sec.
A roseate spoonbill at Ding Darling. Taken with a Canon Rebel T6i at f/5.6, ISO=500 and 1/2000 sec.
Sunrise in Lehigh Acres. Taken with a Sony 7aiii camera.
Sunrise in Lehigh Acres. Taken with a Sony 7aiii camera.
A butterfly enjoying a flower. Taken with a Nikon Coolpix P1000.
A butterfly enjoying a flower. Taken with a Nikon Coolpix P1000.
A great blue heron at Lakes Park in Fort Myers. Taken with a Canon R5 Camera and a 100-500mm lens.
A great blue heron at Lakes Park in Fort Myers. Taken with a Canon R5 Camera and a 100-500mm lens.

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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Best Fort Myers, Naples, SWFL photos: Spoonbill, painted bunting