Sunrise Over The Swamp

the sun started coming up over Green Swamp Road and i had to stop. somewhere near Lake Louisa January 2017

Morning Light at Lake Louisa

these does had stopped at a puddle of water to get a drink and, they stepped out into golden light when they did. it was so, so beautiful. Lake Louisa taken January 2017

Anhinga in Breeding Plumage

these sure are funny looking but, they're beautiful at the same time. they sure have robust personalities. there was some competition for the ladies going on while i was there. taken January 2017

Tri Colored Heron at Clay Island

i've seen pictures of these birds and, i knew they were beautiful but, you don't fully understand it until you see on in person when they're in breeding plumage. high five to The Creator for thinking of cool things like this. taken January 2017

Electric Blue

Little Blue Heron perched above a canal and smartly out of the way of the gator that wasn't far below him. taken January 2017

Grooved Billed Ani

this photo is more for proof of seeing this bird than it is for printing. i saw him on Clay Island in Central Florida. here in the states, they're normally only seen in Texas when the cross over from Mexico. for some reason a pair of them veered off course and landed smack dab in the middle of Florida. birders are flocking there to see them..haha..pardon the pun. it's especially convenient for birders in the southeast..it saves them a drive to the Lone Star State. taken January 2017

The Stalker

i don't know what he was after but, i do know he was successful about 30 seconds after this shot. taken January 2017

Bobcat on Clay Island

creeping up on a meal. i love his black and white ears! Clay Island Trail

Big Cat Crawl

he was practically on his belly at times sneaking up on whatever it was that was moving around in the tall weeds. i never heard anything..i only saw movement do i don't know what it was.

Pounce!

finally, the pounce Clay Island Trail

Male Anhinga

a male Anhinga hanging out along the canals of Clay Island Trail on the north shore of Lake Apopka.

Cat's Eye

watching this Bobcat hunt was a great experience. i think what was the most amazing to me was how he acted just like any other cat out in someone's yard stalking a butterfly. however, he was about 3 times the size of a regular cat. their heads are some oddly large and beautiful. definitely one of my favorite animals.

Grooved Billed Ani

my photos of the Ani is more for proof that i saw it than it is for printing. see my former post of this bird for information on where i saw it and how odd it is that i saw it where i did....Florida.

Portrait of a Sandhill Crane

The Matching Gate

Sandhill Cranes landing in a field with a red gate that matched their heads perfectly Astatula, Florida

Sunset on McDonald Canal

i'm not sure what caused it but, the darker it got, the more the greens in the water turned into a turquoise blue. it even looked like it was glowing when i stood in the right spot. North Shore, Lake Apopka

Clay Island Trail

it was this beautiful on either side of me the entire day. the trail is about 20ft wide with water on either side. the photo opportunities are countless.

Sunset and Palm Trees

Sunset in Astatula Florida January 2017

Florida Sunset

sunset in Astatula, Florida January 2017

this is the first gator i've ever walked up on out in the middle of nowhere and alone. it wasn't the greatest feeling in the world. i was told by the locals that they don't move around much in January. i'd never hike that trail alone in warm weather.

Follow That Cat

Bobcat on Clay Island Trail

One Big Gator

he was by far the largest gator i saw on this trip. i'm glad these things don't run around in my yard. i'll stick with my sweet little black bears.