Note: Our part of Central Florida was spared major impacts from Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, people in many other areas are suffering horribly with injuries, death, and property loss. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.
I’ve gotten behind keeping the blog up to date so today I’ll try to catch up some. These photos are all recent ones from trips to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on July 29th and Sept. 25th.
A fisherman with a view. Rotary Riverfront Park on US 1 south of the refuge entrance. July 29.
One of several Wild Turkeys hanging out near the turn in to Bairs Cove. July 29.
2 or 3 Manatees were making a big commotion in Haulover Canal by the Bairs Cove boat ramp. July 29.
Dawn at the marina – 1. The early morning sky was spectacular looking east from Marina Park. September 25.
Dawn at the marina – 2. The sky was interesting looking west too, but not as colorful – so I converted to B&W. September 25.
A young Black Crowned Night Heron near the rest area on Black Point Wildlife Drive. September 25.
Baby Gators. From the Visitor Center boardwalk. September 25.The folks at the Visitor Center said there was a Momma Gator and babies in the pond. I walked out and down the boardwalk without spotting them. About to give up, I heard the babies calling. They make a sort of a chirp / gulp sound and I was able to follow their calls and find them. I hoped the babies would be on Mom’s back, but not that day. She was watching over her offspring from a few feet away.
Momma Gator. From the Visitor Center boardwalk. September 25.Header image: I made that one along the back part of Black Point Wildlife Drive. I’ve always liked those large pine trees and the light that morning and the hazy sky background appealed to me. You can see a larger version on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/edrosack/53972104178/in/dateposted/
Maybe the Dog Days of Summer aren’t the best time to make photos at MINWR. But photo ops are still there if you go look for them.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. Stay positive, be kind, and take care of yourselves and each other. And if you can, make some photos !
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We’re being told weeks before electricity restoration. We’ve been trapped until this morning. Fun times in Alachua
Sorry Kathryn Louise. I hope you get things fixed soon.
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I think they were just slow for some reason.
Great shot of the juvi BCNH and you proved the adage where there are baby gators there are BIG gators ha.
Thanks doerfpub. Those are good words to live by. –Ed
Baby gators are pretty cute but you have to be careful getting too close! lol I’m keeping all my Florida buddies in my prayers this week! Stay safe! Hugs, Diane
Thanks!
I’m very careful around gators. This time I was close, but on a fenced boardwalk above them.
Milton’s forecast is scary. Will probably be the worst storm we’ve been through in our time here. We’re finishing preparations this morning and should be safe.
Ed
(Well, looks like my briliiant comments didn’t post, so you’ll have to make do with these instead.)
Superb photographs, Ed! The marina images are especially nice.
Hope Milton wasn’t too awful for you. We had minor stuff compared to many.
What with storms and upcoming surgery for Gini, we’ll have to continue to visit MINWR vicariously through your outstanding photos.
Take good care.
Thank you Wally – the sunrise that morning was special.
We were spared any serious impacts from Milton. Howling winds, about 12 inches of rain, a few short power glitches, no flooding (yet – and we’re pretty far from the St Johns). We lost a few roof tiles and some recent landscaping was uprooted, but overall we were lucky. Many folks are suffering. Glad you came through okay.
Sorry I haven’t kept current with my blog reading – I’ll catch up soon. And I hope Gini’s surgery goes (went?) well.
Ed