Broad-Winged Hawk
What a treat to capture not one but two of these hawks while I was in Tampa! I love the way its feathers create heart shaped patterns! Such a small […]
Praying Mantis continued!
Taking a look closer when walking along the limestone roads of Chassahowitzka WMA These insects are so neat… and can be overlooked if you don’t “LOOK” for them, a hint, […]
Black Racer…Good to have around.
Black Racer…. very, very good to have around your yard. Why? Well, they eat other snakes, mice and rats! Juveniles are often mistaken as Pygmy Rattlesnakes. Breeding: March thru June […]
Bitterweed
A field of yellow sunshine, even though it’s called a weed! Started blooming late August and into September. These wildflowers are thriving in open sandy areas. Fun fact: The Plant […]
Sherman’s Fox Squirrel
These beautiful squirrels can camouflage themselves while laying on branches of an oak tree. Turkey Oak and Longleaf pine habitats are favored for these fox squirrels. The male has a […]
Baby Gators… Survival vs Nature
Breeding season ended in May/June, nesting was in July/August and with the incubation period that lasted up to 68 days, hatchlings are breaking out of their shells to make their […]
Thought it was a yellow leaf!
I absolutely love Praying Mantis When I drove by I first thought this was a yellow leaf… then realized it was a yellow preying mantis! I have seen brown and […]
International Coastal Cleanup | Do something awesome!
JOIN US! Volunteers and Sponsors Items are still needed for this event! Cases of Bottled Water Cases of Gatorade or Powerade Garbage Grabbers Disposable Gloves of All Sizes Hand Sanitizer […]
Florida Water Moccasin
Okay.. I am not a big fan of snakes partly due to an experience I had a couple of months ago, however, I do know the importance of these Florida […]
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