Anxiously waiting for the other parent to bring food to the nest with their incessant cry for help.
Osprey in nest with Juvenile_93E6099
Osprey Holding the Fort_93E6089
Shots taken from my latest visit to the Everglades National Park couple of weeks ago. I was faced with at least 6 different Osprey nests in almost the same area. I chose the easiest one to capture this wonderful bird. The nest was so close and one felt like it could be touched, a heaven for nature photographers. I took so many shots that I have now a hard time in decision making to post the best of them. Bear with me people, you’ll have some great shots to admire hopefully.
There were two juveniles in the nest, (difference in feather colors) and big enough to start flying soon.
Little Stream
For Flowers & Plants sake
Most of these beautiful plants are unknown to me. I bought the first two be low from a nursery sometime ago and I can’t remember its genus name. It could be from a “Coleus” family of plants, but sure looks pretty.
Bird of Paradise Flower
Fern plants are very popular in nature and can grow everywhere and create undesirable weeds in other flower pots. Their strong and long roots make them grow back even after their removal.
Magnolia Flower
Purple Cattleya Orchid
Orchids can be everyone’s fav flowers. I am a fan.
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly on Orchid Flower
They mostly inhabit deciduous forest and citrus orchards. They are only capable of overwintering in Florida and the deep South. This one has lost one of its tail probably defending himself from predators.
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly on a Fern Leaf
One of the giant swallowtail’s most notable features is its size, and is the largest butterfly in North America. A beautiful butterfly by all accounts. The underside of the wings is yellow with accents of black.
Purple Water Lily Flower_93E4362
A beautiful flower by all accounts.
