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SQUARES – Looking Down, not Up
We had to climb UP the tower at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Folkston, Georgia to be able to look down at the swampy area in which the 3/4 mile Chesser Island boardwalk takes us. Continue reading
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SQUARES – Up in a Tree
These Roseate Spoonbills were preparing to roost in the trees that line the Hillsborough River at Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds with Long Wingspans
Happy 2021 everyone! Our first Bird Weekly Photo Challenge for the new year! We had some great birding in 2020 despite the challenges the world is facing with the pandemic, economy and job loss. Continue reading
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Water Water Everywhere #57 – Geese at the Cemetery
Yesterday, December 27, 2020, Frank and I went out birding for the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for the Audubon Society. Our birds were logged onto Ebird.org per the usual. The Canada Goose has become a permanent resident in Florida. Continue reading
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Water Water Everywhere #56 – heron vs. gator
Tricolored Heron pushing his luck with the big ole’ gator. In Florida, where there’s water, there is always a chance an alligator is somewhere to be found. Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds in or Near the Water or Snow
The feature image is a Pileated Woodpecker. The old Woody Woodpecker himself. More information on him below. Keep scrolling! Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds With Red Feathers
The feature image is a Pileated Woodpecker. The old Woody Woodpecker himself. More information on him below. Keep scrolling! Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds With a “B” in the Title of their Name
The feature image is a Black-crowned Night Heron. They give us plenty of photo opportunities up close and personal when we visit Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
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Water Water Everywhere #53 – Fernandina
Walking along the beach at Fort Clinch State Park In Fernandina, Florida at sunset. A shrimp boat was coming in or maybe going out on a night run. Birds were all over the boat while Pelicans sat and observed from… Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds in color and Mono
Birds are hunted for sport and for eating. While my opinion is exceptionally one-sided, I do not condone the killing of birds for sport. I know that it is necessary to thin species out like big wild game such as… Continue reading
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