There are always a fair number of turtles here, but that day was crazy with them! I watched a few males (smaller than the females,) get in their faces to do their mating display--waggling their claws in the females' faces. Not a lot of takers, though. If you know what kind of turtle this is, I'd love to hear it!
A downy woodpecker with a nice, juicy worm.
Male blue dasher.
More turtles, including at least one red-eared slider.
There were quite a few Carolina anoles, as well. Here a male is doing his mating display.
Oxalis flowers.
A red-eared slider near the boardwalk.
Red buckeye.
Did I mention that there were a LOT of turtles?Unfortunately a sudden, massive, annoying swarm of termites showed up (seemingly out of nowhere,) chasing many of us away. I popped up the road to Fontainebleau State Park, featured in my next post.
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Sorry I missed the termite swarm with you sweetness.
It's funny how I had to have a mental adjustment that you found termites in the forest. It's obvious that's where they belong, yet, my mind kept thinking, "Don't they live near houses?" I need to get out into nature more, methinks.
Lana,
Wow. You always have such beautiful shots. I think of you everytime I see something I'd like a picture of and don't have my camera. ;-)
amazing anole!
your turtles have moss like our sea turtles do.
What happened to the cleaning station?
Warm Aloha from Honolulu
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Great shots, Lana! I just love seeing wildlife. The anole is my favorite. I do not think I have seen one before.
Charles; Consider yourself lucky! *L*
AvDB; *LOL* Well, I never considered running into a swarm of them anywhere myself, but yes, I guess it makes sense that they'd be out in the woods, too.
Tyhitia; Thanks, hon. :) You need to carry your camera around much like a purse or ID. Unfortunately, you have to be careful it doesn't get stolen, too (which happened to me some years ago.)
Cloudia; It's so hot & humid down here even the vinyl siding on our HOUSE gets mossy. It's crazy! As for the "cleaning station," um...huh? *scratching head*
eileeninmd; Thanks, eileen. Anoles are all over down here (as are other kinds of skinks & lizards.) I had Carolina anoles as a pet when I was a kid, so seeing them again in the wild years later really brought me back.
nice pics, i try learn macro skill to shoot.
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