Tag: birds

  • August 12 – BOTD – Anhinga

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. One of our favorite resident birds in Florida. They are often referred to a snake birds because they will dive for their food and reappear with that long neck coast along the water. To learn more about these awesome feathered friends, check…

  • August 10 – BOTD – Canada Goose

    Depending on the time of year, we would see Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallards, Mottled Ducks, Domestic Geese, Redheads, Buffleheads, Pied-Billed Grebes, Northern Pintails, Blue-Winged Teal, American Coots, the rare American Black Duck that took up residence for a few years and of course the Canada Goose.

  • August 9 – BOTD – Black- Crowned Night Heron

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. The Black-crowned night heron is generally seen at dusk or night time, however, they get out throughout the day in Florida. This photo was taken in the middle of the day. To learn more, check out the link at The Cornell Lab…

  • August 8 – BOTD – Smooth-Billed Ani

    Smooth-Billed Ani far from home visiting north Florida.

  • A few hours at the Beach

    After enjoying a drive to Fernandina Beach to browse around the shops & eat lunch at the Salty Pelican, we decided to take a brief stroll on the beach before heading home. Rather than walk the beach in Fernandina, we decided to head south back towards Jacksonville. You see, Little Talbot Island is located on…

  • Hidden Treasures of North Florida

    Hidden Treasures of North Florida

    Little Talbot Island State Park – a hidden treasure in North Florida.