Swallow-tailed kite high above Myakka
I spotted another of the graceful raptors soaring above the Bee Island trail at Myakka State Park.
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… 
Eagles at Oscar Scherer State Park
Hiking out at Oscar Scherer we were treated to a surprise above the pine flatwoods.
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… 
Anhinga eating bluegill catch
This anhinga disappeared under the water and surfaced with this just speared-bluegill. 
