Owner: View From The Tall Grass URL:http://www.fromthetallgrass.com Join Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:17:58 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: These pictures are my attempt to document our natural heritage and hopefully raise awareness of the diminishing natural lands and their incredible inhabitants. Site statistics:Click here
Close up with a Great Egret 2007-06-21 11:39:00
This GreatEgret
, obviously habituated to the presence of humans, allowed me to move in close for the stunning portrait. Read more:Close
Snowy Egret 2007-06-05 10:26:00
A SnowyEgret
wading in one of the ponds at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach, FL.
Great Egret in mating plumage 2007-06-04 12:50:00
A GreatEgret
in mating plumage waiting for a chance to steal a fish from the sea lion exhibit at SeaWorld, Orlando.
What are you looking at? 2007-06-29 09:03:00
A Northern Green Anole glares back at me from one of the support beams on my porch.
The Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis), the only anole native to the state of Florida, is becoming harder to find thanks to competition from the heartier Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) that was introduced to South Florida from Cuba and the Bahamas in the late 1800's. Learn more about invasive species, their impact on local ecosystems, and what you can do to help at The National Invasive Species Information Center.
Cruising for lunch 2007-06-28 12:43:00
A Common Moorhen cruises the shallows of a lake looking for its lunch. Read more:Cruising
Through the Pickerelweed patch 2007-06-27 08:35:00
The view through a patch of Pickerelweed growing at Indian Riverside Park. (Jensen Beach, Florida)
One is the loneliest number 2007-06-26 14:33:00
A lone Mourning Dove sits atop a dead pine tree, staring off into space.
Baby Pine Cone 2007-07-02 08:01:00
A baby pine cone on a tree at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach, Florida.
A Brown Anole displays its colorful dewlap 2007-07-06 08:10:00
A common sight in backyards across South Florida, a Brown
Anole displays its brightly colored dewlap.
Not a native Floridian, the Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) was introduced to the peninsula in the late 1800's from Cuba and the Bahamas. Heartier than its native cousin, the Brown Anole is at least partially responsible for the drastic decline in the Green Anole (the only anole species native to the state) population.
Learn more about invasive species, their impact on local ecosystems, and what you can do to help at The National Invasive Species Information Center.
White Ibis 2007-07-05 15:15:00
A White
Ibis walks by as it moves from spot to spot, probing the ground looking for large insects to feed on.
A Florida Mottled Duckling takes a swim 2007-07-12 16:25:00
Under the watchful eye of its mother (not pictured) a Florida
Mottled Duckling
takes a swim in one of the many water gardens at SeaWorld, Orlando. One of the many native species to take up residence inside Orlando's theme parks, the Florida Mottled Duck is currently being threatened by hybridization caused by domesticated Mallards released in the state. More information about the Florida Mottled Duck, the problem of hybridization, and what can be done to save this native species can be found at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Mottled Duck page.
Little Blue Heron Revisited 2007-07-17 12:08:00
During a trip back through my archives, I stumbled upon the original of this picture of a Little Blue Heron
at a watering hole in the Savannas Preserve State Park. While I liked my original version, I decided to revisit the photo. This time using a much lighter hand during post processing. This photo is the result. A little bit of a different crop and some light adjustments to the levels. I like this version better, what do you think? Read more:Revisited
Distracted 2007-07-19 11:17:00
Something catches the attention of a White Ibis at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach, FL.
Summer Vacation 2007-07-25 13:12:00
For myself and my neighbors up here in the northern hemisphere it's summer time, which for most people means vacation time. So, in keeping with the season, here is a shot from a recent trip to SeaWorld, Orlando.
Read more:Summer
, Vacation
Lounge Lizard 2007-07-27 13:16:00
A Brown Anole suns itself on a lounge chair in my backyard. Read more:Lizard
The silent treatment 2007-08-07 16:12:00
A pair of Florida Mottled Ducks stand at the waters edge in the Savannas Preserve State Park.
Hiding in plain sight 2007-08-14 18:33:00
A small toad (I believe - please feel free to correct or further identify) blends in to the sand at Savannas Preserve State Park.
Beauty Concealed 2007-08-31 14:27:00
A Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) bud pokes up from among the lily pads hiding the beautiful flower waiting inside. Read more:Beauty
Intrigued 2007-09-24 13:33:00
A Great Egret (Ardea alba) looks on with interest.
Macro Wildflower 2008-02-22 13:42:00
A beautiful wildflower that I came across while hiking on the trails at the Oxbow Eco Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. Read more:Macro
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