Category Archives: Florida

Florida-Day 1

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Richard

After a long but uneventful trip in the Subaru and LaQuintas, we are settled in Cedar Key for a nice change of scenery. This morning, as we sat on the back deck, we were treated to this visitor – a … Continue reading →

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Last Day Bird Groups

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Richard

This morning, there were all sorts of birds out back at low tide. This group had Wood Storks (the ones with black on the back), American White Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, and White Ibises, Groups of Roseate … Continue reading →

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Some Morning Birds

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Richard

Yesterday morning, it was cold (40) here at Paynes Prairie Preserve when I went out for a walk. I was bundled up and the birds were puffed up. A Red-Shoulder hawk eyed me as I headed out. Weather is finally … Continue reading →

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Vulture Love

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Richard

As a pilot, I’ve often thought of vultures as graceful in the air but ugly on the ground. Their soaring abilities always catch my attention and adoration. Yeah, I kind of love them. Aside from South Texas trips, most of … Continue reading →

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Some Florida Target Birds

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Richard

One of the reasons we are traveling to Florida is to see some birds which I’ve never seen; many of the birds we’ll encounter are those that also frequent the Southwest but there are some that are more unique to … Continue reading →

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Florida Plans

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Richard

I’ve mapped out a three month trip to Florida. It was much tougher than planning to go to the Southwest because Florida state parks fill up fast — often I grabbed the last site available — and the state wants … Continue reading →

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South or Southwest

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Richard

Autumn is here, the leaves are starting to change rapidly, and we’ve had several frosty mornings to remind us what is up ahead. While some folks plan their winter travel all summer, it takes a few wakeup calls, like the … Continue reading →

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