The highlight of our recent trip to Florida was a visit to Crystal River to swim with manatees. We booked an early morning tour to beat other boats and enjoy the manatees in greater concentrations. We hoped we would see a few manatees, maybe touch a couple, and get some nice underwater photos. Me ready
Month: February 2012
Bird Photography Weekly #183
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Phriday Photo – Osprey in Florida
Random Osprey in Florida.
Baby Seahorses at the Mote Aquarium – Sarasota, Florida
Our trip to Florida brought us to the scientifically-reknowned research center known as the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Situated in the beautiful town of Sarasota on 10.5 acres of land, Mote is a fascinating place for anyone with even a reMOTE interest in ocean life. We wanted to see manatees and sea turtles but
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Backyard Birding: A Guide to Attracting and Identifying Birds
The following is a review of Backyard Birding: A Guide to Attracting and Identifying Birds by Randi Minetor [Photography by Nic Minetor]. Backyard Birding is a helpful book to guide you from making costly mistakes when planning your bird-friendly yard. In it you will find all sorts of wonderful information on which feed and feeders
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Bird Photography Weekly #182
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Phriday Photo – Black-crowned Night-heron at Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
There were many wild Black-crowned Night-herons among the injured birds at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Florida.
Big Cat Rescue – Tampa, Florida
While on vacation in Florida we stopped at the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa to see and learn about big cats. We were amazed at just how lax the laws are for owning, using, & mistreating these beautiful cats. Jumanji, Male Leopard The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa takes in unwanted cats from all over
