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rawruss
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2018-05-25 02:06
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rawruss
photography
2018-08-12 17:19
Black Racer Snake - in the grass
Snakes still scare the heck out of me when I find them in the wild. Yesterday we were exploring a nature trail, focusing on finding Southestern Five-lined Skinks when the grass moved more than it should
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rawruss
birding
2018-08-11 15:55
Brown Thrasher and Feral Cat
As soon as I arrived at one of my favorite parks I found a Brown Thrasher had come out of the bushes near a feral cat that was watching it closely. The Brown Thrasher was aware of the cat, but carried
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rawruss
birding
2018-08-10 13:30
Northern Cardinal - early morning feeding
The last few times I went to one of my favorite parks, I simply wasn't spotting many birds. My suspicion was that it was not due to the fact there weren't any birds there, but instead I was arriving too
rawruss
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2018-08-09 14:28
Horned Passalus Beetle
In the middle of a Southeastern Five-Lined Skink adventure, I spotted this beetle roaming around a tree stump. At first I thought he was cute until I took a closer look... On his head he had these little
rawruss
birding
2018-08-08 21:04
American White Ibis
Although they are relatively common in certain areas, the American White Ibis is harder for me to find than most Egrets and Herons in Florida. I spotted this one, which I believe may be a juvenile, fishing
rawruss
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2018-08-07 12:35
Eastern Shieldback Katydid
I'm not entirely sure what this insect is that I found on a North Florida nature trail. Somehow I spotted it and took out my Macro Lens to get a better look. He was missing one of his powerful back jumping
rawruss
birding
2018-08-06 18:13
Red-shouldered Hawk vs Northern Mockingbird
Near my home we heard the local Northern Mockingbirds sound the alarm! Their frantic flying and cries are usually indictive that a Bird of Prey has entered their habitat. Sure enough, I spotted a young
rawruss
photography
2018-08-06 00:59
Beetle Lunch and Workout
While walking on a nature trail, looking for wildlife to witness, I saw this funny little beetle. He was pushing a piece of mushroom with his back feet through the grass. Both him and the mushroom kept
rawruss
birding
2018-08-05 12:20
Yellow-throated Warbler
The Yellow-throated Warbler is a beautiful bird with a striking bright yellow neck that I do not see often. Patience will sometimes reward you. Walking deep in the woods I heard several birds conversing.
rawruss
photography
2018-08-04 16:36
Florida Fiddler Crab
On the muddy shores of the intercoastal it is common to stumble upon colonies of Fiddler Crabs. I went birding and witnessed the shores shifting across to my right. It was a mass of Fiddler Crabs moving
rawruss
birding
2018-08-03 21:54
Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret
This afternoon I saw a Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret perched on the edge of the river in an incredible tree. It was a picturesque day. I don't have much experience with Roseate Spoonbill's and did
rawruss
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2018-08-02 21:41
Storm Clouds Rage
Storm clouds rolling... Layers flowing... Rain is pouring... Lightning crackling... Danger in the skies. All pictures taken by @rawruss with a Nikon D3400 w/ 18-55 lens on August 2, 2018 in North Florida.
rawruss
photography
2018-07-31 20:25
Walk with Me - Nocatee, North Florida
One of the most exciting things about walking trails in North Florida is you never know what you may find. Speaking of finding - I wonder what found the right ear of this cute Marsh Rabbit? She is a survivor!
rawruss
birding
2018-07-30 14:44
Wood Stork
I've started to see a specific Wood Stork visit a pond near my local coffee spot. I found it interesting that he was working the pond in a counter-clockwise rotation with my friend Snowy, the Snowy Egret.
rawruss
photography
2018-07-29 15:17
Macro Nature
My first outdoor Macro shots proved to be more challenging than I expected. The level of detail I was able to capture was certainly deeper, but I could also tell I have a lot to learn. Items like this
rawruss
birding
2018-07-28 20:49
My friend Blue - the Great Blue Heron
A young Great Blue Heron has adopted me this week. I've had to reassure my Great Egret friend, Saucy, that he is not being replaced. There is Saucy in the background. Blue was suspicious of me at first.
rawruss
photography
2018-07-27 18:31
Southern Black Racer Snake
While looking for skinks today I stumbled upon a black racer. I grew up in the snake free Hawaiian Islands, so I'm still a little freaked when I see a snake in the wild. Black Racers are non-venomous
rawruss
photography
2018-07-27 02:13
The Butterfly Garden
Some recent visits this week to the butterfly garden have yielded some fun results. Here is the beautiful Gulf Fritillary, or "Passion Butterfly". An Eastern Black Swallowtail with some subtle
rawruss
birding
2018-07-26 16:29
Anhinga (Snakebird!)
The mysterious Anhinga. They gained the moniker "snakebird" and this picture shows you why. They swim with their body under the water and spear fish with their sharp beaks. At times, when they
rawruss
photography
2018-07-25 20:49
Eastern Hercules Beetle
What a pleasant surprise it was to find this beauty hiding in the rocks at my community pool. My daughter Kiko and her friends were chasing lizards (Brown Anoles) when she saw this hiding in the rocks.
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