Saturday, December 26, 2009

Southern Bald Eagle

Today, we went to Buckhead Ridge (NW Lake Okeechobee) to meet family for lunch. We stopped at one of the boat ramps (GPS link) to explore what critters we could stumble upon. After only seeing a few Limpkins, Egrets, and Night Herrings, I noticed a bigger bird perched on a light in the parking area. I zoomed in with my camera and became excited over a glimpse of a Southern Bald Eagle. I was able to capture a few shots before the specimen flew off. I was also able to snap a few more shots of this amazing bird in flight. On the drive home, I saw several immature specimen perched in trees along the main highway.






Sunday, December 13, 2009

The new world tank 13/13/2009

Salvini, Green Severum, Firemouth, and Dwarf Gourami (above)

I took out the pots and some of the other items that were being used as caves/hiding spots by the cichlids. I placed several 3" PVC joints as the new caves/hiding spots for the Cichlids. I left the driftwood and rocks in the tank. The five species that I have are: Red Oscar, Green Severum, Firemouth, Green Texas, and Blood Parrot. Some of the cichlids species like to hide and may establish their own territory in the tank. The salvini is a predatory fish that likes to lurk. The four Gourami (a platinum, a pearl, and 2 gold) and the Cuckoo Catfish are dither fish that clean up after the messy cichlids.


Green Texas, Blood Parrot and Green Severum
Blood Parrot
Green Severum and Firemouth
Salvini and Dwarf Gourami

Red Oscar

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Green Cay 11/29/2009

Tri-Colored Heron (above)

David, Allan, Javier, and myself enjoyed the beauty of Green Cay today. It was about 76, with a clear sky, and a very light breeze. This is the formula for a gorgeous South Florida day! I was happy to see several alligators. We even got the opportunity to observe two specimen disputing their territory, although this was one one alligator chasing another. There was not an actual stand off.
Caterpillar

Tri-Colored Heron

A turtle hiding in the duck weed
Limpkin
A Wood Stork grooming himself
Brown Thrasher or female Red Winged Blackbird?




Blue Winged Teal
Alligators! They are not always easy to spot with the duck weeds that acts as a camouflage.

A nice specimen!
Red Winged Blackbirds



Another nice specimen sunning himself!


A chase over territory!




Anhinga
Frog!



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