wildlife
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A-Z Challenge – J is for Jay
The Florida Scrub-Jay can only be found in…you guessed it….Florida. They have a flat untufted head similar to the California Scrub-Jay. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – I is for Ibis
The Glossy Ibis looks black however if you have a good pair of binoculars, you will be able to see deep maroon, emerald, bronze and violet feathers. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – H is for Heron
Tricolored Herons are slender birds with feathers of blue-gray, lavender and white. The white belly and stripe going up to the neck sets it apart from other herons. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – G is for GALLINULE
The Purple Gallinule is one of the most colorful birds in North America. They are found in the southernmost part of the United States, along the coasts of Mexico, South America and throughout Central America. Continue reading
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SQUARES – Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed
This squirrel was not shy and got right up near where we were birding at Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
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Bird Weekly – Photo Challenge – Birds Seen in the Past Two Weeks
Week #42 challenge is Birds you have seen in the past two weeks. We spent the whole day looking for the American Flamingo with NO SUCCESS. The bird had been seen for 4 days straight prior to our trip. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – F is for Finch
The male House Finch and Purple Finch are very similar and can be hard to identify. Both can be a light to dark red in color. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – E is for Egret
The Snowy Egret was one of the most hunted birds in the late 1800’s for their elegant feathers to adorn the most fashionable ladies hats. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – D is for Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpeckers are a small woodpecker 5.5-6.5 inches long (14-17 cm). They are often seen on backyard feeders. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – C is for Cardinal
We took a trip to St. Marks Wildlife Refuge yesterday and on my way to the restroom, this male Northern Cardinal swooped down in front of me as I was passing the handicapped parking space. Continue reading
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