Magnificent!

On this trip to Florida, one of my main wishes was to see a Magnificent Frigate Bird (Frigata magnificens).

Day 2: At the Ding Darling Park, I catch up to Dad who points out a fading speck in the sky, "You just missed it!"

Day 3: Coming out of the shower after a short swim in the pool, Mom rushes in, "A frigate bird just flew over the pool!"

ARG!

HOWEVER...
Day 5: A flock of about 12 Frigate Birds soars overhead at the Gym, close and beautiful, but no binoculars

Day 6: On the beach several Frigate birds are spotted. I train my binoculars on a huge male who flies close to the beach and right over our heads. I can see his red skin pouch and his hook bill. Finally! Magnificent!Picture from WikiMedia Commons courtesy of E. Kirdler.