Northern Bobwhite Quail
Feature image is showing you 99% of the time when I see a Northern Bobwhite Quail, however yesterday, I finally got a photo. In May 2017, the United States Department […]
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Alice Mary Herden
Freelance Photographer | Creative Design
Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee
Just one of many sweat bees… the Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee is another Florida important pollinator. There are over 44 species of this sweat/ halictid bees, I am still searching […]
Rosy Wolfsnail
Well, this one isn’t on the friendly snail list. Apparently, this carnivorous snail was introduced into Hawaii to control Giant African Land Snails. But that plan didn’t work because this […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Spring is in the air and the insects are out and about! Check out this lovely couple… sharing some quality time together. They have an amazing metallic golden/copper color that […]
Pine Hyacinth
If you ever wanted to feel like you are in a fairy-tale-like forest, this is the flower to be around. This is my top favorite native wildflower, just being around […]
Sandhill Milkweed
Sandhill or Pinewood milkweed is an essential plant that grows in sandhill habitat. I only see these growing sporadically, odd places. It’s where ever the seed falls, take root in […]
Broad-lined Erastra
While on assignment in the Withlacoochee State Forest I noticed this beautiful moth! I couldn’t find much information about this particular moth on the internet, but according to Bug Guide, […]
Camponotus Socius… UPDATE
So this is an ant… a Camponotus socius and a very cute one! Just look at that face! As you know, extremely challenging to photograph… I managed to get a […]
Palm Warbler
The Palm Warbler is one of the nine varieties of Wood Warblers. After the recent burn at Chassahowitzka, there were plenty of insects for these little warblers to forge on. […]
Turkey Vultures
Often mistaken as buzzards, Turkey Vultures are scavengers. You will most likely see Black Vultures not too far behind, especially if there is carrion. These are one of my […]
Double-Crested Cormorant (Juveniles)
Unlike the Anhinga who spear their food with their sharp straight beak the Double-Crested Cormorant hooks it’s prey. Juveniles have pale white/brown chests with patches of darker brown and the […]
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