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(Click on images to enlarge, click again to zoom.) “They look like some sort of ripe golden jewels ready to be picked.” Gini’s description of the Eastern Amberwing was pretty accurate. They flew out to grab a small flying tidbit and returned to the same perch. The morning was warm and they often assumed an “obelisk” postion to help keep cool. Our morning was proceeding at a very leisurely pace and we… Read More
The sound of nature can be incredibly silent. We scanned in all directions and saw no sign of human existence. We strained to listen in all directions and heard no sound made by a human being. No traffic noise. No sirens. No electronic emissions disguised as “music”. No one yelling at someone. The wet prairie of sawgrass, reeds, palm trees and cypress trees awakened gradually as the sun rose higher. Barred Owls… Read More
Header Image: Coreopsis I think Gini should have become a television meteorologist in Florida. She looks good, knows how to use her pointer finger (as a weapon, at times) and can enunciate “mostly cloudy” better than most. The ability to be correct 50% of the time is way below her lifetime average of 100%. Instead of all that fame, glory and untold wealth, she chose a life with – me. I continue… Read More
Our Natural Places 