Tag Archives: Florida

~Hanging~

just hanging around

trying to enjoy my day

what are you doing

Hanging around at the beach
Hanging around at the beach
Dragonfly
Hanging down by the river
"I have my eye on you"
Hanging Loose among the Palmettos
Huh
This one is…
Hanging on to my Heart
Black-bellied Plover (winter)
Hanging with friends
Black-bellied Plover (winter)
Willet (winter)
Hanging around on one leg
Willet (winter)
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Hanging by the shoreline
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Hanging around to catch a bite
“I’ll start here”
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“Got a running start”
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No longer hanging, running
(I love these guys)
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Hanging around for high tide
Coral Cove
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Hanging around for Sunset
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Low hanging clouds
Hubby
Hanging around Coral Cove with the wife
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Hanging around hoping to capture a few photos
Trying to hide
“I’am not hanging, I’am trying to hide”

A fun time just hanging around Coral Cove Beach in Jupiter, Florida, which is just a few miles from Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

~Love and A Tiny Bird Running to Survive~

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sky so blue

sunlight casting soft hues

hand in hand, yours in mine

walking along the shoreline

my heart sings, we knew

I was the one for you

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Shoreline
Footprints in the sand
Hobe Sound Beach
Hobe Sound Beach
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A breathtaking shoreline
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Serene

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The Atlantic Ocean, changes color, almost instantly.

The sun and its light, play a lead part in determining these colors.

The weather plays a huge roll in creating its moods.

The wind, the master, shape the waves pounding the shore.

The rise and fall of the sea, caused by the effects of the moon and the sun (gravitational forces) create the tides. Its vibe!

All life, along the shoreline, are dependent on these forces, creating the right combination for existence.

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A Sanderling, hunting for food along the shoreline and competing with dozens more that wanted the tiny morsel she was able to catch.

To me the out of focus (with one tinted) photos below, showcase the ocean’s vibe and its mighty forces.

Running from the surf
Hunting, running to survive

We have enjoyed the four mile drive to this beach, while visiting Hobe Sound, Florida. A breathtaking beach, quite, clean and teaming with life’s energy. Wednesday, we leave the serenity of the ocean behind.

Run! Run to survive and enjoy each day!

~My Two-Legged Friends~

A few bird shots. Some taken in Jonathan Dickinson State Park and some at the Hobe Sound Beach.

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Florida Scrub Jay

Resting in the evening sun
Resting in the evening sun

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A Northern Mockingbird

"Darn, I wanted to go diving"
“Darn, I wanted to go diving”

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Red-breasted Merganser (pair)

Swimming around in the Intra-Coastal Waterway
Swimming around in the Intra-Coastal Waterway

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I believe this is a Willet (winter)

I believe this is a Willet (winter)
Run Baby Run

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Sanderling

So fun to watch running along the shore
So fun to watch running along the shore

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Ruddy Turnstone

A handsome shorebird
“Do you like my orange legs”

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Friends

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Ring-billed Gull

"Notice my beautiful red eye ring"
“Notice my beautiful red eye ring”

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I believe this to be a first winter Rind-billed Gull

"Don't you touch my fish head"
“Don’t you touch my fish head”

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Osprey

Beauty in the Sun hunting along the river
What does she have her eye on?
What does she have her eye on?
She circled us several times.

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Great Blue Heron

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While boating the other day, this Great Blue Heron flew in front of us.

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Florida Scrub Jay
“Do you like my leg bands”

What gorgeous friends I have!

Birding is Fun!

~A little privacy please!~

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they perform a beautiful dance

to preserve their species for all to see

they sit as sentinels high in the trees 

and hunt for food out of the sea

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I captured these photos while on our boat ride Saturday.

These are not sharp photos, but I show them to you so you can see a pair of Osprey doing what is necessary to preserve their species.  

"Thinking about it"
“Thinking about it”
"I'am coming to see you"
“I’am coming to see you”
In a hurry!
He appears to be in a hurry!
Like a beautiful dance!
A beautiful dance is performed!
Joy
Joy with success!
"I'll be back"
“I’ll be back”
She stayed in this position for several seconds. Why?
She appears grateful!
She stayed in this position for several seconds. Why?
"My job is complete"
“My job is complete”

 

This is a different Osprey pair from my previous post. This pair was further away and higher up.

Aren’t they beautiful?

~Oops, ran aground~

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out for a boat ride

brothers share a day of fun

reminisce old times

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Howard and Bob getting the boat ready for a ride.

Howard and Bob getting the boat ready for a ride.

Looking down the canal (from Bob’s dock) that leads to the Intra-Coastal Waterway that then leads to the Atlantic Ocean.

Looking down the canal (from Bob's dock) that leads to the Intra-Coastal Waterway that then leads to the Atlantic Ocean

Another view of the boat and canal.

Another view of the boat and canal.

View of the Mangroves that grow along the waterways. Penalty of law to disturb these plants!

View of the Mangroves that grow along the waterways. Penalty of law to disturb these plants!

Typical view of an Osprey nest along the shoreline.

Typical view of an Osprey nest along the shoreline.
See the Osprey?

Howard driving!

Howard driving!
Brothers

Making Waves

Making Waves
Back end view!

Sticking our nose out into the Atlantic.

Sticking our nose out into the Atlantic.
Beautiful blue colors

Oops, ran aground! Thank goodness Howard wasn’t driving!

Oops, ran aground.
Howard getting his feet wet. He said it was cold!

Push!!

Push!!
Bob and Howard

Enjoy every minute and everything nature has to offer!

Evening Sunlight
Evening Sunlight