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Just back from a few days at Paynes Prairie to pho Just back from a few days at Paynes Prairie to photograph Sandhill Cranes during their annual summit, the most *awesome* experience was when this wild bison blocked my path back to the trailhead. I chose to step off the path through shrubs to the side without any gator holes... (SWIPE to see what happened next) ... and waited quietly for her to pass. She did. Of course, I was probably not in any danger since I kept more than the appropriate distance and heeded the warnings to not attempt passing wild bison or wild horses. But facing such a big animal all on my own in its territory was very humbling.
Tricolored Heron Take-Off. Considered cropping thi Tricolored Heron Take-Off. Considered cropping this shot tighter to put all the focus on the bird - but then couldn't quite let go off the bend and desaturated fuzziness of the withered winter plant in the foreground. What do you think? Dynamic match or unnecessary distraction? . #birdnerd #heron #floridabirding #happierplace
That's my girl! Now #WhiskeyDog can check off the That's my girl! Now #WhiskeyDog can check off the #FloridaTrail, too. She's already been on the AT - but not yet on the PCT. Also, it appears she can camouflage among Florida sandy woods as well as among Colorado rocks. #dogsonadventures #happierplace
Heading into the early morning sunshine on Fort Ki Heading into the early morning sunshine on Fort King Paddle Trail in Silver Springs. Somehow I shouldn't have been surprised that none of the photos captured the beauty and quiet magic of the waking river and forest without another human in sight - just birds, fish + a gator. . #HappierPlace #winterinflorida #canoeingadventures #flstateparks #realflorida #LoveFL #SilverSprings
As we left for our 1st nature walk of the year, I As we left for our 1st nature walk of the year, I ran back inside to grab my camera with the words "just in case I see an anhinga with a fish". Can't believe I actually did see exactly that - and managed to finally capture that quick moment between surfacing + swallowing. 3 takeaways: Anhingas spear under water + always bring your camera + 2021 is starting out just right.
Thank you all so much for your sweet well-wishes, Thank you all so much for your sweet well-wishes, compliments, and congratulations for @ssolary2 and my 25th wedding anniversary. It was such a lovely surprise and pure joy to come back from each day of mostly people-free nature excursions and discover all this love and attention from *our people*. We feel grateful and humbled and appreciate and love you all so much! Maybe one day we can still have that big party with all of you. Until then, we highly recommend new-to-you nature explorations and quiet days in the woods. Pictured: Fern Hammock Springs, tucked away behind Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest. #HappierPlace #ocala #ocalaforest #nationalforest #findyourpark #lovefl #winterinflorida #fernhammocksprings #junipersprings #floridasprings #floridahikes
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I used to think running was the best to "get away from it all". Then I discovered floating through nature among fish, manatees, birds + dolphins (not in this river oc but out on the Gulf) and paddling just enough to feel like you're still in control. AlsoIndividual, but not alone. . (royal terns and least terns on Honeymoon Island) #birdnerd #happierplaceFinally caught one in the act! Pelican diving between Honeymoon Island and Three Rooker Island - which means I walked 4 km of beach to where no roads lead just to get this shot. Well, I also walked back. Also, I took a lot more photos... a lot... That sunOne of my favorite Florida sites: Gang of Ibi Fly-By! More commonly known as a: flock of ibis in the sky.
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