Hentz Striped Scorpion
Another species added to my Chassahowitzka WMA project…The Hentz Striped Scorpion. While kneeling down taking some photos of a plant, I glanced down to the left for a split second […]
Red-eared Slider
The red-eared sliders were those cute little turtles you found at dime stores or pet stores. These sliders are living in residential community ponds, lakes and streams. Links https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/reptiles/turtles/red-eared-slider/ http://www.invasivespeciesinitiative.com/redeared-slider […]
Yellow Butterwort
I have been at Chassahowitzka WMA for years. Three years posting my observations on iNaturalist and I don’t recall ever seeing this plant. The yellow butterwort is listed as a […]
Fourpetal St. Johnswort
There are 78 species of St. Johnswort in the United States, 34 in Florida. This flower is unique in how its pistil is prominent. Links Flower Friday: Four-petal St. […]
Savanna Iris
There are a few wetland areas that may lack nature’s wonderous color, and in some locations deep in the swamps blooms an iris, the Savanna Iris. Such a beautiful sight! […]
Northern Mockingbird
The northern mockingbird is a unique bird, a very vocal and mimicking bird. Check out the links below to read more about Florida’s state bird. Links https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/id https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-mockingbird […]
