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14/11/2026

"Duck, Odie!" - Fiercely territorial blue jays were rough on the owl family in the spring. In this footage great-horned owl dad 'Odie' was getting the brunt of dive-bombing blue jays, but mom 'Dory' and owlet 'Hope' were on alert every time they heard the blue jay calls. Safety Harbor, Florida

13/11/2026

"Sweet moments with great horned owl mom Dory and owlet Hope" - As great horned owls are courting and bonding this time of year, I think back to this sweet owl family I watched in the spring with footage I hadn't shared before. Dory is so gentle with her 4-week old little one...I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to watch these interactions...hope you enjoy my favorite moments. 🥰 Safety Harbor, Florida

12/11/2026

"Pig family" - Watched mom and her 6 little piggies from a distance. They may have poor eyesight, but they have a wide field of view and can spot movement immediately. Mom alerted me with a loud 'bark' when she was coming out of the brush...I didn't need a second warning and moved away! 😅 Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

11/11/2026

"Favorite old catches...almost forgotten" - Doing a quick search of photos from spring and came up with some that I didn't get the chance to post. I always love watching anhingas catch and eat their fish. It can be a full production with tossing, slamming, and juggling their food. I was only a few feet away from this handsome cardinal when I took these photos. He didn't seem to mind...I think he was a bit of a "show-off!" 😉 Before taking this close up of a red-winged blackbird I hadn't realized how beautiful their patterned colors are. Hope you enjoy! Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

10/11/2026

"Bored or Hungry?" (turn sound on) - couldn't be sure what was up with this great blue heron. I watched it try to fish, but only come up with debris...that's probably why it was coughing. Strangely enough there were fish jumping only about 20 feet away and it would only watch from a distance. I left this spot for about 90 minutes. When I came back I wasn't sure if it was the same heron. The coughing had stopped and now there was an unusual interest in a turtle neighbor. The heron pecked its foot, shell, and head...even walking on top of it. Strangely enough the turtle took the "abuse" for awhile. Sure would love to know what this was all about! 😁 Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

09/11/2026

"Giraffes necking" - 10-yr old Greg and 8-yr old Sprinkles are two giraffe brothers who regularly spar with each other as they practice fighting skills and test strength. They mean each other no harm, although at times it looks pretty rough! Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, Florida a

07/11/2026

"Red-shouldered hawk sees a cottonmouth" - Another wildlife moment captured a few months ago during the drought. The lack of water was stressful on the wildlife, but it did make for some interesting sightings. While taking a break from hunting, the red-shouldered hawk spotted a cottonmouth slithering by. The hawk knew not to tangle with this venomous snake! Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

06/11/2026

"Red-shouldered hawk on the hunt" - Flashback Friday... forgotten footage finally posting. It was a busy time at Circle B back in May and the hawks were taking advantage of the drought, finding eels in low water. The landscape has changed quite a bit since then with all the rain, but it was only a few short months ago that our trails were dried up. Wildlife finds a way to make do with whatever Mother Nature throws its way. Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

05/11/2026

"Black-bellied whistling duck takeover" - So many families and juveniles learning to fly, competing for territory, and facing other wildlife in the marsh. At times the sounds of their whistling is deafening and the chaos is real, but these ducks are survivors. It's likely many of these families will disperse by later this month to find locations with less competition and crowding. Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

03/11/2026

"Gator favorites" - As the season changes and the air temps become cooler than the water, it'll take a warm afternoon sun to bring them out. Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Florida

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