rawruss (51)in #birding • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Red-Tailed HawkWhile walking a nature trail this beautiful Hawk swooped in just ahead of me. I absolutely love Birds of Prey and…rawruss (51)in #reptiles • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake - Don't Tread on Me!Watch your step when you walk on a nature trail in Florida. I crossed paths with this beauty one early morning…rawruss (51)in #birding • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Brown ThrasherBrown Thrashers are relatively common, however I don't usually get any good pictures of them. I usually hear them…rawruss (51)in #birding • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Male Red CardinalThis male red cardinal swooped in just above me while walking a nature trail. Their quick, sharp chirps are easy…rawruss (51)in #reptiles • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Florida Softshell TurtleWe found this baby softshell turtle near our home. He was not much larger than my clenched fist. He was far from…rawruss (51)in #mammals • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Marsh Rabbits (four of them)This week I saw four Marsh Rabbits. A calm, slow approach will bring you close to them. This one had a slice…rawruss (51)in #birding • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Tufted Titmouse- feeding time!Watching a cute little Tufted Titmouse led to a wonderful surprise! I spotted this fluffy little cutie…rawruss (51)in #reptiles • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Snake - Black RacerI stumbled upon this Southern Black Racer while peacefully walking a nature trail. It was about 3 feet long and…rawruss (51)in #birding • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Exciting Birding firstWhile birding one of my favorite nature locations, a flash of orange fluttered past me into the brush. My first…rawruss (51)in #reptiles • 5 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Anoles - Brown and GreenAnoles are common in Florida. It is easy to forget how amazing and beautiful these little lizards are. While…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Female Downy WoodpeckerA lovely woodpecker. Earning her meal. Watching and listening. The touch and feel. Cute Downy…rawruss (51)in #macrophotography • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Brown Anole - Dewlap inspectionMy daughter loves catching reptiles. She is especially adept at catching Brown Anoles. They really do look…rawruss (51)in #art • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Cummer Museum - Jacksonville, FloridaThe historic Cummer Museum. Rests gently on the banks of the St. Johns River. Their gardens contain many…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Tricolored Heron - Song and DanceMy first encounter with a Tricolored Heron was memorable! I heard about a birding area that was new to me and went to…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Male House FinchHouse Finches may be common in North America, but this is the first time I have seen one in North Florida. I…rawruss (51)in #photography • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Stone Bench Image - Lighthouse LandscapeWhile exploring a local park I discovered a unique stone bench. It didn't look very special from a…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Red-Tailed Hawk - My StoryI'm a Red-Tailed Hawk and this is my story. Some birds sing songs... pathetic and sad if you ask me. If they…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Downy WoodpeckerI moved into the middle of a good set of trees and waited... After a few moments my senses adjusted and…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Tufted TitmouseOne of the cutest little birds you can imagine, the Tufted Titmouse. They are common in the United States, but I…rawruss (51)in #birding • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Barred OwlHigh up at the top of the tree canopy, watching silently, sat a beautiful Barred Owl. The owl rests... While at…