For a while now I’ve been trying to learn my turtles. There aren’t too many species to see here, but they all look so similar to me it’s hard to tell them apart. But these Peninsula Cooters are frequently seen at Mead Gardens, and they often sit in beautiful settings. […]
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Lake Mills Park
It’s been forever since I posted on my blog–terribly long. I had my camera equipment stolen in early March, which took me a bit out of commission, but I have most of it back now, so I’m back in the swing of things, though I haven’t done any blog posts at all in April. Anyway, […]
Purple Sandpiper at Ponce Inlet
Two of my aunts and uncles are in town staying with my parents, and so we all decided to go to the beach for a couple hours this morning. It was pretty fun hanging out with my daughter and extended family, and of course, I kept an eye on the birds. I didn’t see much […]
Black-crowned Night Heron at Spring Hammock Preserve
Black-crowned Night HeronI drove to Spring Hammock Preserve this morning hoping to find my first Great Crested Flycatcher of the year. I didn’t see one, but I did hear one calling. The biggest surprise, though, was this Black-crowned Night …
Great Blue Heron With Fish
This morning I drove to the marina on Lake Monroe. It was about this time of year that a Royal Tern showed up here last year, and I thought it might be worth checking to see if it might return. I didn’t find it, but I did see a Great Blue Heron. It looked like […]
Crested Caracara Portrait
This morning I drove out to Brumley Rd looking for birds to add to my year list. Top on my list were Summer Tanager (missed), Red-eyed Vireo (found), and Yellow-throated Vireo (found). But perhaps the best moment of the morning was when this Crested Caracara flew up on a fence post. It was so close, […]
Sparrows at Hal Scott Preserve
On Saturday I visited Hal Scott Preserve to look for Red-cockaded and Hairy Woodpeckers. I found both, but too early in the morning for photos. Later in the morning Eastern Towhees and Bachman’s Sparrows decided to put on a show. They are such pretty birds I couldn’t help but stop and take a few portraits. […]
Finally an American Pipit Photo I’m Willing to Show You
I see these wonderful little birds all the time during the winter. My favorite place to see them is Marl Bed Flats, where a flock of 50 or more may fly overhead at any moment. I have a terrible time getting photos of them, though. I get shots of them in flight, usually far away, […]