@oureyesopen.blog
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Song Lyric Sunday – “The Snake Song” Billy Gilman
This week I chose “The Snake Song” by Billy Gilman. The lyrics are quite quirky! Continue reading
-
FOTD – Impatiences – Haiku
Patience in pink bloom. I’m an impatient flower I sure am pretty! Continue reading
-
#WordlessWednesday – Beach Sunset
Beach Sunset Continue reading
-
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
-
Song Lyric Sunday – “I Like Birds” by Eels
This week I chose 2 songs. The first one is by Eels called “I Like Birds”. The second one is “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers. Two very different songs but I couldn’t make up my mind. Continue reading
-
#WordlessWednesday – Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove Continue reading
-
Water Water Everywhere #52 – Tampa Bay
The lumps in the water are the Manatees coming up for air which they do every 20 minutes or less. They are large marine mammals known as sea cows. Continue reading
Our Eyes Open 