Swallow-tailed kite high above Myakka

I spotted another of the graceful raptors soaring above the Bee Island trail at Myakka State Park.swallow-tailed kite scrub

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Parent red-shouldered hawk bringing breakfast!

As I stopped to take a sip from the coffee thermos, an adult red-shouldered hawk landed down in a nest overhead. Soon the parent was off, gone for several minutes, when suddenly a lone chick peered over, sensing that the parent was coming back in for a landing… redshouldered3

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Eagles at Oscar Scherer State Park

Hiking out at Oscar Scherer we were treated to a surprise above the pine flatwoods.**DSC_0059

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Hike after the rain

A few photos from the hike at Red Bug Slough after today’s rain. butterfly

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Centipede snack

This myrtle warbler was busy catching her centipede snack…warbler1

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Red-shouldered hawks mating at Red Bug

I guess I had some good timing. red-shoulderedpair2

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Red-shouldered hawk pair

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Yellow crowned night heron with crustacean catch

This stealthy yellow crowned night heron scooped up a crab from the shore grass.

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Myrtle warbler with breakfast

These little migrants are usually hopping and flickering around, but this one had reason to stay on her perch for a moment…

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Anhinga eating bluegill catch

This anhinga disappeared under the water and surfaced with this just speared-bluegill.

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