WILDness

At Sawgrass Lake

Enjoying the Lake View . . . ahhh . . .

Gators

Mama Gator and Her Babies

Look at that tail!

Gator Babies – oh so cute!

Armadillo

I finally saw an armadillo in the wild. Just use your ears to hear all that rustling about and rooting for food.

Natural Beauty

Fauna/Flora

Colorful Catepillar

Birds

Fierce Bird

Looking right at you!

Get my good side. (Photos by RSheridan)

Here’s to Walking On The Wild Side!

Bird Curious

Watching the Birdies

Anhinga

This Anhinga was funny to watch doing its bird dancing!

Grebe

Love the circles these birds make in the water.

Heron

Gator

There is a balance between the birds and the alligators. A nesting bird in gator territory has built in security in the gators keeping away egg thieving bandits like raccoons and opossums.

Catching Some Rays! (Photos by RSheridan)

Are You Bird Curious or A Bird Watcher? Love to Hear, Please Share!

Watching the Wild

At Sawgrass Lake Park

This is the place to walk on the Wild Side and see the Florida Natives! Saw Plenty of Bird Species and oh so much MORE!

Finally a Limpkin Sighting Again!

Ibis

There were plenty of Ibis to Spot!

One . . .

One, Two, Three . . .

One, Two, Three, Four and Five . . .

Egret

Heron

Look at the Pompadour!

Fish

Turtles

A Sunbathing Gator

Warm on Top, Staying Cool Underneath

A Unique Sighting – A Raccoon Out in Broad Daylight

Mama Gator and Her Babies

Fauna & Flora

(Photos by RSheridan)

Happy Exploring! What Have You Spotted Lately? Love to Hear, Please Share!

The Tall Ship Lynx

Sails Into Town

The two masts tower above all others at Harborage Marina. The tall ship Lynx is a replica of a Topsail schooner used during the War of 1812. 80 feet long with a 23-foot beam and draft of 9 feet.

Took in the free deck tour on Sunday, February 21st. I would have loved to see the tall ship sail in or out of the harbor with its full sails out. What a sight that would be!

The Lynx Exterior

The Lynx Details

The Living Quarters

The Kitchen

The Harborage Marina

The Tall Ship Lynx is the one with the U.S. flag flying!

Old Southeast Neighborhood

Driving out of the marina area discovered a new neighborhood that have not been in – love when that happens!

(Photos by RSheridan)

Here’s To Getting Out & Exploring! What Have You Been Up To? Love to Hear, Please Share!

What Can You Spot?

At Sawgrass Lake Park

There is a lot of blending with the natural surroundings going on and it keeps you on constant lookout! You know there is always something worth looking at when a crowd forms in a particular spot along the boardwalk! 

Gators

Fauna

Birds

Flora

(Photos by RSheridan)

What Have You Been Exploring? Love to Hear, Please Share! Happy Exploring!!!

On the Island

Exploring

Hello!

Observation Tower Area

The Bartow Plant

Flora

Crabs

For some reason these crabs were scurrying up the trees.

Lizards

Water View

(Photos by RSheridan)

Here’s To Getting Out For A Walk About!

Mama Gator

Sawgrass Lake Park

“Mama Gator”

Ready for her closeup!

Her Babies

Closeup of her babies. (Photos by RSheridan)

Happy Exploring!!!

Pass A Grille Beach

A Little R&R

Pass-A-Grille is at the southernmost end of St. Pete Beach.

This beach area balances between laid back to crowded and everything in between! A great place to kick back and let the daily stresses melt away. A little piece of paradise!

The Beautiful Blue

Sailing

aka Boat Rush Hour (Photos by RSheridan)

Best Channel Without the Need for Technology – Tune In, Kick Back, Check Out, and Get Your R&R On!

Nature Walk

Connecting To The Natural

Hello!

Welcome!

Hanging Out!

Fauna

After the Rain

Capturing a Great Heron

Flora

A Blending In Ibis

The Boardwalks

Water Views

(Photos by RSheridan)

Have You Gone For A Walk About Today?

Fort Desoto Park

The Park

1,136 acre refuge spread over 5 interconnected islands (keys)!

Plant Life to Bird Life to Sea Life to Wild Life! The beach provides refuge to the loggerhead sea turtle, which nests between April to September.

Located at 3500 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde. The park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. until dark.

• Beaches and Swimming
• Boating and Fishing and Fishing Piers
• Nature Trails
• Hiking
• Bird Watching – over 328 species of birds!
• Picnicking
• Camping
• Canoeing and Kayaking – 2.25 mile recreational canoe trail
• 2.5 acre Dog Park with beachfront

Bird Life

Who Is Watching Whom???

Osprey Catching Lunch

Lunch is Served!

Plant Life

Sea Life

Fort De Sota Gulf Pier Area

The Fort

The fort, built at the start of the 20th century, still stands! The Quartermaster Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Data Booth

Vent Shafts

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Fort De Soto Park has a spectacular view of the Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay!

The Bob Graham (former U.S. Senator and Governor) Sunshine Skyway Bridge is 21,877 feet in total length or 4.1 miles! The bridge is part of I-275 (SR 93) and US 19 (SR 55). The bridge connects St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County passing through Hillsborough County. The bridge was designed by the Figg & Muller Engineering Group. Who also designed the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.

Heading Out of the Park

(Photos by RSheridan)

Happy Exploring!

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