During our short stay in Florida, we had all sorts of critters come to visit the backyard. There were many species of wild birds as well including eastern cottontails Sylvilagus floridanus. On a more interesting note, we spotted several species of snakes, the most fascinating being the black racer Coluber constrictor priapus and a couple […]
Visiting the Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Near Palm Coast, Florida
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is located near Palm Coast, Florida. The park is known for its beautiful formal gardens and wildlife. Visitors will find areas for enjoying the beaches, bicycling, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and viewing wildlife. The Matanzas River at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The shoreline of the Matanzas River. A view of […]
Birds in Florida During the Summer
A close-up of a female northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). A red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) climbing a red pine tree (Pinus resinosa). A mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) in the grass (Poaceae). A turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)) eating an animal carcass. A male northern cardinal perching on a branch. A mourning dove perching on the branch of […]
A Gopher Tortoise in Florida
While we were living in Florida, this gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) lived in one of the empty lots across the street. It would come over to our side of the street and eat the grass. As long as it lives in the lot across the street, it won’t be able to be built on. In […]