Tag Archives: State Parks

Contemplation, On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Flowers, Plants, Trees, Photos-Landscapes

~Another~

January 15, 2014 Sheila 9 Comments

Another Day, Another Walk

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~An old dead tree, shelter and food that endangered birds call home

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This has to be the funnest photo of a bird I have ever taken.

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~A high lookout, for a winged sentinel, an advantage against its enemy

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A beautiful winged sentinel.

Osprey

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~A River bank, protection for Herons hunting for prey

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A River Bank provides shelter.

Tricolored Heron

Tricolored Heron on the hunt along the river.

Beauty in Blue

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~An underground burrow, shelter for a Gopher Tortoise

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~A fallen leaf, a moment in time to reminisce of days past

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~Lush bushes, a hiding place for birds to feel safe

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A Peek-A-Boo Treat ~Palm Warbler~ — A Peek-A-Boo Treat
~Palm Warbler~

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Another Adventure, Another Journey

Another Chance for Mother Nature to Fill my Heart

On The Road, Photos-Birds, Photos-Landscapes, Poetry

~Whispers, Follow Me~

January 13, 2014 Sheila 11 Comments

soft morning sunlight

creating a path unknown

whispers follow me

"Race Ya" — “Okay, I’am following; where are we going?”

After many days of cloudy skies and heavy rains we finally have had a few days of sunshine. On an early morning walk, in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, we spotted these Sandhill Cranes and an Osprey fishing for its breakfast. The early morning light created a nice image on the Loxahatchee River.

I first spotted the Osprey standing at the edge of the river. I could not see if it had anything in its talons. I tried to get as close as I could without scaring it, but without a longer lens it was not close enough to capture a great photo. It watched me creeping closer and decided to take off. It flew across the river and twice dove down to the surface. I would love to know if it had food in its talons. Why was it driving down to skim the water’s surface? It did not appear as if it was diving for food, but instead dipping its talons in the water as if to keep something wet.

These two Sandhill Cranes were walking around in the grass, feeding. We spotted them just as we got out of the car, driving from our RV site to the Loxahatchee River in the back of the park. I needed to walk around them to have the sun behind me. They keep an eye on me as I walked around them and tried to get closer to take my shots. They really seemed to just ignore me, but I knew they were watching me! They are beautiful birds and I love watching them.

Hoping for continued sunshine!

Follow Your Dreams and Enjoy the Journey

On The Road, Photos-Flowers, Plants, Trees, Poetry

~Gems of the Lake~

December 25, 2013 Sheila 5 Comments

reaching for the sun

tethered gently in sand

gems of the lake

floating on the surface

artfully showcased

A peaceful, beautiful day at Lake Louisa State Park.

On The Road, Photos-Birds

~A few Bird Photos~

December 3, 2013 Sheila 4 Comments

A few more bird photos from Fairview Riverside State Park:

Northern Mockingbird
~Going the Wrong Way~

This past Saturday we left Fairview Riverside State Park, one day early, and headed to Purvis, Mississippi. We are staying at my brother and sister-in-laws home on 160 beautiful acres. We left a day early in order to visit our nephew visiting from Texas. We are having a great time.