The Re-Enchantment of Nature - Sarasota, Florida
The Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) is a striking, prehistoric-looking wading bird that serves as a vital indicator species for the health of Florida's wetlands. Standing over three feet tall with a wingspan stretching more than five feet, it is the … [Continue reading]
Step into the quiet, mesmerizing world of foliage! Here, everyday greenery transforms into extraordinary botanical art, revealing the intricate beauty hidden in plain sight. From the delicate, lace-like vein networks of fallen leaves to the bold … [Continue reading]
Two double-crested cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) near Sprite Island on Long Island Sound. … [Continue reading]
American coots (Fulica americana) are distinct from ducks. Members of the rail family, they have lobed toes rather than webbed feet, allowing swimming and walking across the marsh. Gregarious, they form large rafts, and defend using a repertoire of … [Continue reading]
Purple loosestrife poses a severe threat to North American ecosystems. Its rapid growth outcompetes native plants, reducing biodiversity and degrading habitats for birds, amphibians, and fish. But it sure looks nice... … [Continue reading]
So many nice little spots at the celery fields! … [Continue reading]
Deep Hole is best known for its quantity of alligators, and I have seen over 200 on its shores in the past. Last Sunday was a quieter day, overcast and cool, and only a few of our reptilian friends were on the shores, between 20 and 40. But the pot … [Continue reading]
