The Re-Enchantment of Nature - Sarasota, Florida
Standing on the quartz-white sands of Siesta Key or watching the sunset over Sarasota Bay, one cannot miss the loud, rhythmic "keary-keary" calls of the Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus). With their shaggy black crests and dagger-like orange bills, … [Continue reading]
Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a place where time seems to have folded in on itself. As the largest and southernmost of Georgia's Golden Isles, it offers a rare glimpse into a coastal wilderness that has largely escaped the high-rise sprawl … [Continue reading]
If you find yourself strolling along the quartz-white sands of Lido Key or Siesta Key at dusk, you might witness a silhouette that feels more like a phantom than a bird. Gliding mere inches above the Gulf’s glassy surface, a creature with a massive … [Continue reading]
This lush, evergreen fern, with its vibrant golden fronds and unique growth habits, is a true gem of Florida's woodlands and swamps. Its elegant appearance and fascinating ecological role make it a favorite among botanists and nature enthusiasts … [Continue reading]
Nerve-wracking, but fun... https://youtu.be/NVjIUodJYIU?si=0ITBdJ7OJGKJS7Id … [Continue reading]
The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is a small songbird that, at first glance, doesn't seem to fit the typical mold of a Florida resident. With its distinctive black and white plumage, golden nape, and unique "bubbling" song, the Bobolink is more … [Continue reading]
