Three years and over 400 species!
iNaturalist My first observation at Chassahowitzka WMA was April 1, 2017. Three years later I have 1140 observations and 480 species. When I first started iNaturalist I felt intimidated by […]
A hard lesson to learn
At this time I am trying to spend as much time out photographing nature. There are some locations where I haven’t been able to go due to, you know… people. […]
Pine Barren Frostweed
Pine Barren Frostweed is a Florida native subscrub. (A small shrub which may have partially herbaceous stems, but generally a woody plant less than 3 feet high). I can see […]
Hentz Striped Scorpion
Another species added to my Chassahowitzka WMA project…The Hentz Striped Scorpion. While kneeling down taking some photos of a plant, I glanced down to the left for a split second […]
Red-eared Slider
The red-eared sliders were those cute little turtles you found at dime stores or pet stores. These sliders are living in residential community ponds, lakes and streams. Links https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/reptiles/turtles/red-eared-slider/ http://www.invasivespeciesinitiative.com/redeared-slider […]
Yellow Butterwort
I have been at Chassahowitzka WMA for years. Three years posting my observations on iNaturalist and I don’t recall ever seeing this plant. The yellow butterwort is listed as a […]
Fourpetal St. Johnswort
There are 78 species of St. Johnswort in the United States, 34 in Florida. This flower is unique in how its pistil is prominent. Links Flower Friday: Four-petal St. […]
Savanna Iris
There are a few wetland areas that may lack nature’s wonderous color, and in some locations deep in the swamps blooms an iris, the Savanna Iris. Such a beautiful sight! […]
Northern Mockingbird
The northern mockingbird is a unique bird, a very vocal and mimicking bird. Check out the links below to read more about Florida’s state bird. Links https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/id https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-mockingbird […]
Thistle Pollinators — the video
Four minutes and thirteen seconds of bees and butterflies
Thistle Pollinators
It’s going to be a wonderful spring season when you see massive sized thistle plants growing. Seriously, I have never seen thistle quite like this before. Standing over 5 feet […]
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