Jr. Naturalist
I have been very fortunate to be in a workplace that is supportive, creative, and energetic. I love teaching and inspiring others about nature. November began our first series of […]
White-tailed Deer
The first time seeing these two was on May 4, 2018, when a friend and I were out and about photographing at Chassahowitizka WMA. Even though it was impossible to […]
The Snag
A long time ago, the oak tree in our backyard was dying of an unknown disease. I talked my husband into not cutting it down because it would make an […]
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 […]
Striped Mud Turtle
Not very often do I see turtles sunning on a log in the swamps at Chassahowitzka WMA. It’s just one of those things, being in the right place at the […]
The best sign EVER
On Christmas Day, my husband and I went out hiking. And this was the best sign we have ever seen. Does your city, town or county take part in Gopher […]
Northern Bob-white Quail
Right place, right time and of course the right glance. Somethings the greatest chances are right there when you just glance. Wildlife is so blended in their surroundings it is […]
Common Gallinule
A day trip to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive…. marsh bird heaven! Lake Apopka is filled with common gallinules and recently additions! What an amazing opportunity to observe the little ones […]
Macro and the Wind!
Spent some time searching for new things to photograph before my assignment at Citrus WMA and truly amazed with the Canon 60mm macro with the Canon 25 II extension tube! […]
Saw Palmetto Berries… illegal harvesting
It’s that time of year again… illegal harvesting of saw palmetto berries…. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service, the widespread of illegally harvesting of these berries […]
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 […]
Florida Nature 