Independence

First Sandhill Crane family of 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by Ian C.

At least, the first family with chicks that I’ve seen!

I recorded some video of video of the family crossing the road, too:

Owl in the mist

Posted on February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 by Ian C.

We’ve had a Great Horned Owl in the nest behind our home for a while now; this morning I took some photos of the mist and the owl …

Later this morning, when the mist had cleared, I took a few more, that better show the owl (no idea yet whether there are any young in the nest):

A close-up crop:

Full in February

Posted on February 23, 2017February 23, 2017 by Ian C.

It’s unusual to have a big storm here in Florida in the “winter”, but we had one yesterday and it added at least 3″ to the pool – bringing it right to the brim!

Pool is full