My first observation of a Giant Skipper- A Cofaqui Giant-Skipper
At first, I thought it was a moth because of its furry, thick and plump body, but after a closer look, the antennas were not that of a moth. So […]
Parks & Nature Connection
Parks & Nature Connection – a monthly series learning about Florida’s awesome flora and fauna! What I love about my job as a Recreation Program Specialist is connecting people to […]
World Robber Fly Day (Family Asilidae)
Is it not great to have one of your favorite insects celebrated for its existence one day of the year? Robber flies are unique, strange-looking, strong, charismatic, attentive, and brutal. […]
A Day Trip To San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
I belong to a ladies’ photo/hiking group. It actually started some years ago when I met four extraordinary ladies during a photography workshop. This workshop was a creative photography workshop […]
New Project
Staying focused and doing what I love to do. There may be sometimes in your life when you encounter obstacles, challenges, and changes that may bring stress to your well-being. […]
Wetlands Macro Photography
Sometimes when you are out and about on your nature drive photographing the wonders of Florida’s ecosystems, you have this inner voice to stop, get out, and take a stroll. […]
Say “Hello” to my new Friend
Meet this super amazing Hyalymenus longispinus. This is one of the three Hyalymenus endemic to Florida and just happened to found its way to our backyard. How awesome is that? […]
Nature Assassins
Nature can be vicious, and I mean really vicious. However, that is the cycle of life in the world of forests and oceans. You know it happens, and accept it. […]
Impersonator
My husband and I took a road trip to visit a Florida native wildflower nursery in Groveland, and on the way home, we decided to check out Cypress Lakes Preserve […]
Cute but Destructive
A couple of days ago, I had to go to Chassahowitzka WMA to mark a particular plant, a Swamp Azalea. I would never have seen this plant unless it was […]
Two Cool Stink Bugs
Two Cool Stink Bugs: Just because they arm themselves with a stink bomb doesn’t mean they aren’t cool! Let me introduce you to two very cool looking stink bugs- the Conquistator mucronatus and […]
Florida Nature 