Monday, December 2, 2013

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)

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Often we don't pay enough attention to the most common birds in our immediate environment.  Here in SW Florida every suburban yard, ...
Sunday, December 1, 2013

White Pelicans in Placida, Florida. The "Snowbirds" return.

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The term "snowbird" is used a lot here in SW Florida, mostly meaning part time residents who spend the summer months "up ...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Wilson's Snipe

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Olivia Scott photo This Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) was spotted on the shoreline at Ollie's Pond, a birding hotspot in...
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Friday, November 15, 2013

Oak Toad (Anaxyrus quercicus)

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Olivia Scott photo   The Oak Toad (Anaxyrus quercicus), at only an inch long, is the smallest toad in North America.   Wiki link ...
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Hemiargus ceraunus, Ceraunus Blue Butterfly

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  The Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus) is a tiny (3/4 inch) member of the family Lycaenidae found in the southern half of North Americ...
Monday, November 11, 2013

Red-waisted Florella Moth: Syngamia florella

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  Syngamia florella , the Red-waisted Florella Moth largely goes unnoticed here in SW Florida, as it is only 1.5cm wingtip to wingtip, h...
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Condylostylus mundus: Garden Gem

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This tiny (4mm) metallic blue fly, Condylostylus mundus, is a member of  the 1,275 species family Dolichopodidae and is a valuable pre...
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