Little Birdie

I walked outside on my break and this little birdie was just sitting on the ground in front of the glass doors. Poor thing had probably flown into a window. 

She let me pick her up and hold her until she felt well enough to fly away.

Guardian of The Staircase

The Raccoon

The raccoon that hangs out around my office. 

Seeking Shelter

While dog sitting for a friend I spotted this lizard. Over the course of several days he sought shelter from the rain on the same plumeria plant. 

The Emerald Dragonfly

Balcony with a View

Paper Wasp

Baby Snail

The tiniest baby snail on my patio railing.

Great Egret

I captured this great egret taking flight on a rainy morning.

The Sunbather

The Greeter

Walking on Fire

The Ocklawaha River

My siblings and I decided to visit our sister Jenny, who lives near the Ocala National Forest. 

Relying on landmarks is almost impossible. It looks like this for miles.

And towards the end the GPS system thinks you are driving off the edge of the known world.

Loading up the boats. Photo by Jenny Kasper.

But we made it to her place and she took us for a ride down the Ocklawaha River. 

Due to the recent heavy rains the water level was considerably higher than normal.

Surprisingly, Ocala is home to a group of Rhesus macaque monkeys. Native to Asia, they were brought to the area for a tourist attraction in the 1930’s and have quickly spread. There are many posted warning signs in the area since they can be agressive and unpredictable. Luckily, this one seemed content to watch us float down the river.

A large osprey pearched on top of a tree.

My brother Jon and sister Liz under a serene canopy.

Flight of The Crows

Sunrise at Cocoa Beach

It had been a while since I had been to the east coast. I decided to get up early to greet the day.

Driving to Cocoa Beach singing along with my favorite Dean Martin songs.

A flock of birds soaring with the moon. 

A paddleboarder in the early morning light.

A sunrise that resembled a meteor strike. 

The little flecks of water on the sand made the beach glitter in the early morning light.

Surfers gathering near the pier.

As I was heading back to my car I spotted this highly venomous Coral Snake crossing my path. I was able to capture this shot just before he disappeared into the brush. 

Rescued Squirrel

After Hurricane Irma several squirrels were brought to John, an artist who frequently collaborates with DRIP. Amanda agreed to take one to lighten the load. She had to keep him with her at all times to make sure he could get the regular feedings he required. She brought him to DRIP on one of our shifts together and he fell asleep in the palm of my hand.

Sunlit Snail

Lovely little snail I spotted sliding across my garbage can in the early morning hours. 

Adorable Amphibian

Chameleon

I loved the sleepy expression of this chameleon at a local pet shop!

Florida Leaf-Footed Bug

Spotted this guy just in time before I shut the door.