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  • Sept 4 – BOTD – American Avocet

    The American Avocet is a large wading bird measuring 16-20 inches with a 27-30 inch wingspan. As observed in this photo, they spend a great deal of time foraging in mud flats and shallow water for crustaceans and insects. Their… Continue reading

  • Sept 3 – BOTD – Snowy Egret

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. The Snowy Egret is a smaller white egret compared to the Great Egret. It is distinct by its black legs & bright yellow feet. This egret moves… Continue reading

  • FOTD – Sept 2 – Iris

    Cee’s FOTD Challenge Hope & FaithIris, is that you?my blooms are purple and whiteI see with 3 eyes. Continue reading

  • WWE – Sept. 3

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s Water Water Everywhere (WWE) challenge. Lush Green Waterwhat lurks in the marsha gator, heron or snakehome, it is to all. Continue reading

  • Lord’s Water Fountain

    Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille, August 28th 2019, waterfall “Give me a drink Lord””Ask only for what you need”Plentiful Beauty. What a great image to spark the imagination. It appears to me that this is a weekly writing prompt, that we have… Continue reading

  • “Somewhere” (Haiku)- Thursday photo prompt: Frozen #writephoto

    “Somewhere”(haiku)frozen are the weedsdawn shines reflective icingleading to somewhere Continue reading

  • August 29 – BOTD – Brown Pelican

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. My favorite bird! The Brown Pelican captivates us on a regular basis with it’s elegance and free-flowing manner. It’s magical to see these flocks coming from a… Continue reading

  • August 28 – BOTD – Green Heron

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. The Green Heron is a small heron compared to other birds in this family. It is close to the size of an American Crow. They can be… Continue reading

  • August 27 – BOTD – White Ibis V2

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. I know that I have already given you some White Ibis BOTD photos this month, but I stumbled on this guy in my images & remembered the… Continue reading

  • August 26 – BOTD – Black-bellied Whistling Ducks

    Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. We usually see the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks in the winter months in North Florida, however they are listed as a year-round bird. I was just down in… Continue reading