Exploring the Neighborhood
This young Redwinged Blackbird like most teenagers was testing his boundaries. Perched on a branch above the nest, he ignored the frantic calls of his mother on the nest (lower right hand corner)....
This young Redwinged Blackbird like most teenagers was testing his boundaries. Perched on a branch above the nest, he ignored the frantic calls of his mother on the nest (lower right hand corner)....
The American Bullfrog is common at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive but are rarely seen. They remain hidden in the reeds to avoid the large wading birds, a Great Blue Heron will make short order of a large...
Another non-resident visitor waterfowl that is seen occasionally on the trail. The Muscoy Duck is one of the largest duck in North America. They are often seen around communities that have people who regularly feed...
This dramatic photo of Great Egret was taken near dusk. The sunset puts a slight orange glow on his stark white feathers. He really looked like he was dressed up for a night on the...
The Gray-headed Swamphen also know as the Purple Swamphen is an invasive species that has been seen in the Lake Apopka area. Like the Burmese Python they have been introduced into the Florida eco-system and posse a threaded to indigenous residence like the Purple Gallinule whose appearance is often confused with the Purple...
The Loggerhead Shrike is a truly unique songbird with raptor-like characteristics. This songbird catches prey of all types including lizards, insects and small rodents. The Loggerhead Shrike catches it's prey and impales it victim on a sharp object like a barbed-wired fence and saves it for later...
Also known as the passion butterfly this bright orange butterfly is striking against this purple Pickerel...
The Common Yellowthroat is another neotropical warbler that make the long journey over the Gulf of Mexico to visit Florida. This common visitor is beautiful and is a welcome sight in the Spring and is always happy to pose for a few...
Living in Colorado all my life it was on my radar to someday see a Painted Bunting. The only images I had seen of this gorgeous song bird were in publications. Since moving to Florida we have seen this amazing bird on a couple of occasions during the spring migration. My wife was blessed with the opportunity to take these photos with an older camera. We are hoping this Spring we get the opportunity to take more photos of this truly amazing...
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