Surprise Find in Unexpected Place
A secluded gem in a most unexpected place. This shallow, sandy bottomed little stream is hidden by a canopy of mostly oak trees, palmettos lining its banks. Meandering between two…
Endangered Monarch Butterfly
Endangered Monarch Butterfly Pays a Visit
What a treat! A Monarch Butterfly has been visiting our garden for the past few days. All the more remarkable because the Monarch has been recently placed on the Endangered…
Winter's Afternoon at the Koi Pond
Winter’s Afternoon at the Koi Pond
A Winter's Afternoon at the Koi Pond. We spent New Years' Eve afternoon at the Birmingham, AL, Botanical Gardens wandering about the extensive Japanese Garden. The Koi Pond itself was…
Magnolia Bloom-
Beautiful Southern Magnolia Bloom, | a Still Life
Magnolia BloomThe Magnolia Bloom was exceptional this year. Could not resist taking a few into the studio.
Great Egret in Flight
Great Egret in Flight
A Great Egret flies by over the marsh in the early morning light.
Burrowing Owl
A Burrowing Owl keeps a wary eye on the photographer while its mate is out foraging for insects to feed their young who are safely hidden in their burrow…
The Everglades, a River of Grass
Florida’s Everglades is truly a river of grass. Or more accurately, it used to be. Before two highways cut across the southern tip of the state and the heart of…
Myakka River State Park | another COVID-19 Victim
Myakka River State Park is closed, as are all of Florida's State Parks. A victim of the Coronavirus. I'm sure the wildlife is enjoying peace. Going about their lives; building…
One of a Million | “Pink Moon” biggest Supermoon of 2020
April's 'pink moon' is the biggest supermoon of 2020. And my shot is one of a million. I say "one of a million" because I assume at least a million…
Blue-winged Teal Comings and Goings
Blue-winged Teal comings and goings. Recently, while enduring another quiet morning at a favorite birding "Hot Spot" about the only entertainment came in the form of a few Blue-winged Teals.…