There's a woodpecker on the palm tree
Green Anole on the tree trunk and covered observation platform for Gator Lake
Gator Lake and Least Grebe in the reflection of reed grasses
Blooming Trees and Butterfly
Close up of blossoms on the trees seen above
Windmill [sculpture hidden behind trees] and butterfly =Cow Hand Sculpture seen HERE
Two butterflies
Walking along the many trails of the Botanical Gardens this past week, early in the morning, only few birds were seen [coots, grebes, stilts, pelicans, ducks, and woodpeckers], I continued to view the wildlife photo exhibit boards nestled in the trees...the last photo of the praying mantis silhouette on the moon's light happens to be my favorite of all the dozens of photo entries. The winner of all the entries was reported last month, October, but I haven't read which one it was. I also walked around the caged parrots and iguanas and then ventured into the gift shop...
I would like to see the gift shop! But they might not have liked people taking photos in there. Yes, I love the mantis with the moon behind. And the windmill. But I think my favorite is the gorgeous pink flower!
ReplyDeleteI'm too busy looking at their gifts to take pictures...I'm sure they wouldn't mind tho...they're pretty lenient here.
DeleteThe moon shot with mantis is very unique. I would love to browse the gift shop. We have a lot of butterfly items in our decor and have enjoyed a variety of butterflies in our garden this summer. So delightful to view these pictures this morning. I wish you a good day and a pleasant weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies are seen in huge numbers...the garden even has a butterfly house.
DeleteAll these photos are wonderful but the last one with the mantis against the moon is my absolute favorite.
ReplyDeleteAs I mentioned, it was my favorite of the entries too.
Deletethere is a dead, frondless palm tree in our neighbors yard, the wood peckers love it. rat a tat tat. but not lately. no sure where they went. love the mantis.. and butterflies make me happy
ReplyDeleteWell, I would say they migrated, but I'm sure since it's Florida, they just moved to another locale.
DeleteLove the pretty butterflies, but I'm also a fan of that mantis and moon shot. Great capture! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I love that mantis photo too.
DeleteThe least grebe in the reeds is my favorite! I thinks it wonderful how young and old take such delight in spotting critters! Yesterday I went with Amber to pick the quads up after school. Harrison spotted a bunny rabbit in the bushes and we spent the better part of 15 minutes watching and following it. Good clean fun all around!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, I used to be the same as Harrison!!! Nature is just FULL of gifts.
DeleteDid you have an entry this time? If not, why not?
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't enter this time around....I didn't hear about it 'til it was too late.
DeleteI enjoy seeing the color of the blossom and the butterfly. Our weather is cold and all is now brown. Though I enjoy this time of year very much, I do sometime miss the colors of summer.
ReplyDeleteI like the falling leaves and the scent of the wooded areas this time of year.
DeleteI love that praying mantis one, too...but oh, I like the others here, too. But the praying mantis one is unique.
ReplyDeleteYep, me too. I just had to share it with y'all.
DeleteThe flower remind me of spring. We here in Idaho will see our first flower late Feb which are snow drop...Coffee is on
ReplyDeleteAround here, February is part winter and part spring.
DeleteBeautiful multi petal;s hibiscus. Love the color too.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this is a hibiscus...but don't know exactly what kind of tree it is.
DeleteGood morning and thanks for sharing such lovely nature moments. Butterflies and blossoms are pretty much gone for now, as winter pushed it way into our autumn. We should be back in some 50's by Tuesday but won't expect it to last for long.
ReplyDeleteDon't mind winter as long as there is no icy roads/snow! lol
DeleteEnjoyed your pretty photos as usual, especially the butterflies.
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