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2018-05-25 02:06
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rawruss
photography
2018-09-07 02:36
South Florida Creature Adventure Part 6: Leapin' Lizards!
We found some exciting new (to us) reptiles during our South Florida Creature Adventure. First up, the amazing Florida Reef Gecko! It is the only Gecko native to Florida (South Florida only) and is possibly
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rawruss
photography
2018-09-06 11:01
South Florida Creature Adventure Part 5: Tetrio Sphnix Caterpillar
While searching for Skinks and Geckos on our South Florida Creature Adventure we spotted this beauty. The Tetrio Sphinx Caterpillar! This large Caterpillar can grow up to 15 centimeters. Here is a shot
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rawruss
birding
2018-09-05 02:22
South Florida Creature Adventure Part 4: Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
After playing with the Iguanas on the Sea Wall, we found an amazing tree hanging over the Intercoastal. We were actually quite close to the tree before I realized there was a small wading bird perched
rawruss
photography
2018-09-04 17:31
South Florida Creature Adventure Part 3: The Sea Wall
We heard that the best place to find Iguanas was at the inter-coastal "Sea Wall". Confirmed! We saw a total of about one dozen. This group of three were the most fun. If you ever need a good
rawruss
birding
2018-09-03 21:07
South Florida Creature Adventure Part 2: Green Heron
After chasing some Iguanas, we found what I believe is a juvenile Green Heron fishing in a tree. Although they can be found throughout Florida, I do not recall seeing one for myself in my part of North
rawruss
photography
2018-09-03 00:53
South Florida Creature Adventure - Part 1: Iguana Discovery!
This weekend we went on an epic journey from North Florida to South Florida to see if the rumors were true... My daughter Kiko loves reptiles. She researched online and found that wild Iguanas can be found
rawruss
birding
2018-09-01 01:58
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Chickadees are adorable little acrobats. I spot them from time to time. But it is usually at a great distance and only for a fleeting moment. Today I hiked two miles back into the forest and I
rawruss
birding
2018-08-30 18:59
The Adventures of Woody and Snowy
Our heroes are back to star in another blockbuster adventure. Woody, the Wood Stork, our strong and silent type of hero. Stoic and calm, he always comes through in the end. Snowy, the Snowy Egret, living
rawruss
photography
2018-08-29 22:57
Water Moccasin - Cottonmouth Snake
One of the scary things about living in Florida are the venomous snakes. This weekend one of the neighborhood kids ran to my house excitedly, exclaiming "Snake! Snake! Snake!" I grabbed my camera
rawruss
birds
2018-08-27 01:00
American Black Vulture - Back in Black!
The American Black Vultures that frequent my area have returned after being away for a few weeks. Up above I saw a Kettle of Vultures (the collective noun for a group of vultures) circling ominously. They
rawruss
macrophotography
2018-08-26 12:38
Butterfly Garden Macro Potpourri
The mystery of the Butterfly Garden. My first look at a Yellow and Black Garden Spider included finding two large representatives. Frightening! The key to an active Butterfly Garden is having good plants
rawruss
birds
2018-08-24 22:03
Great Egret versus Water Moccasin
I was able to capture these amazing shots of a Great Egret who had just captured what I believe is a Water Moccasin. The Egret had it hanging from its mouth, but the snake was still swinging around at
rawruss
birds
2018-08-22 20:08
Florida Wild Turkey
Yesterday I made an amazing sighting of two Florida Wild Turkeys! They are also known as Osceola Turkeys. I live just on the Northeastern tip of their distribution and have never seen them before. There
rawruss
birds
2018-08-20 19:16
Little Blue Heron
There is a new Little Blue Heron working the pond at my favorite coffee spot. My friend Snowy, a Snowy Egret, is always there and last month was fishing daily with Woody the Wood Stork. Woody has moved
rawruss
birding
2018-08-19 12:36
Pileated Woodpecker Silhouettes
I heard a rhythmic "thump, thump, thump" while birding and spotted this busy Pileated Woodpecker. He was quite a distance and the lightining was unfavorable from my vantage point, so I tried
rawruss
birding
2018-08-18 14:16
Update: My friend Blue, the Great Blue Heron
In a previous post I mentioned a new friend who started visiting me, Blue, the Great Blue Heron. Blue, a juvenile, visits me everyday! I am trying to establish a healthy pattern with him so he does not
rawruss
birding
2018-08-18 14:10
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rawruss
photography
2018-08-17 01:00
Nature Challenge: Name the Animal Track!
While walking one of my favorite trails and taking some nature macro photographs, i looked down and found this amazing print. This was found in North Florids near the St Johns River. I've researched it
rawruss
birding
2018-08-16 01:47
The Mystery of the Bald Northern Cardinal
Today I inadvertently stumbled onto an interesting mystery. When I saw a Northern Cardinal in the wild today, I snapped some nice pictures from quite a distance and went about my business. He was hopping
rawruss
photography
2018-08-15 01:44
Twostriped Walkingstick
My daughter Kiko found this beauty and saved it for me so I could inspect, identify, photograph and release. I'm not personally familiar with these insects and the large size surprised me. This specimen
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