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Returning to the Nest

May 31, 2022 - It started out as what appeared to be a quiet morning on Blue Cypress Lake, but when the ospreys started to take flight...

May 27, 2022 - Even though the weather has not been cooperative this spring with frequent below normal temperatures along with lots of...

May 25, 2022 - This osprey was perched atop its large nest. As we drifted closer to get a better perspective of it from below, we got a...

May 24, 2022 - Perched on top of its nest, as we quietly drifted closer, we did not escape its excellent vision, but managed a quick sh...

May 23, 2022 - The cold weather is lingering through April and the deer are returning to scout familiar territory for food. At this poi...

May 20, 2022 - This pair of Crested Cormorants had just finished drying their wings and were getting ready to take flight. You can tell...

May 18, 2022 - Always on alert, these ospreys are either guarding the young or using their excellent vision to search for unsuspecting...

May 16, 2022 - When I first looked at my capture of this bird, I was confused by the blue collar around its neck was lit up by the angl...

May 13, 2022 - This male mallard took advantage of some brief sunshine to capture the light and show off his beautiful colors.

May 11, 2022 - Osprey vision is one of their attributes that make them such excellent fishermen. While their eyes are about the same si...

May 09, 2022 - Wood ducks often are referred to as "Carolina Ducks". They nest in trees typically in hollowed out nests of squirrels,...

May 06, 2022 - When you become the subject of the laser focused stare of a raptor, you have to think about what it is like to be target...

May 05, 2022 - In terms of weather, April has been more like March with gray skies, snowy days, lots of wind and freezing temps at nigh...

May 04, 2022 - One day recently a flock of Ring-necked ducks suddenly appeared at the far end of our lake. They all were in breeding pl...

May 03, 2022 - This wild turkey is a bird native to the US. It is considered a proud bird that has strong protective instincts. In face...

May 02, 2022 - We had an interesting morning exploring new areas around the ranches west of Vero Beach on an ATV. Not only did we encou...