Conjunction of Mars and Jupiter

In the pre-dawn sky of August 14, the two planets will blaze brightly in the constellation Taurus and stand just … More

Little Blue Herons

I had a few more photos of the Little Blue Herons at Meaher State Park. I always consider myself lucky … More

Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing … More

Little blue herons consume mostly fish, invertebrates, and small amphibians. Their prey varies depending on location, but they are often … More

Adult Little Blue Herons are very dark all over. At close range or in good light, they have a rich … More

Little Blue Herons are all white during their first year and as they age they turn blue. You can recognize … More

I spotted this Common Moorhen from the boardwalk at Meaher State Park.

As I was watching the dragonfly land on the water lily, I noticed that a grasshopper was already there.

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies is one of my favorite butterflies.

The lily pond at Claude Peteet Mariculture Center still has blooms. The nice thing is that you can ride by … More