Melbourne, Florida. Click in the image for a larger view.
Tag Archives: Winter in Florida
Beach Combing, Part 2
Melbourne, Florida. Click on the image for a larger view.
Beach Combing, Part 1
We spent the holidays in Florida this year. We took one afternoon to visit the beach in Melbourne. Click on the image for a larger view.
Farewell to Florida
Naomi and I have had a wonderful year in the Sunshine State, also known as the land of the mouse—Disney World in Orlando is actually where that mouse-shaped cloud is. Please visit us again to see where our adventure takes us next. Click on the image for a larger view.
Black Point
Black Point on Merritt Island Florida. Click on the image for a larger view.
American Alligator
One facet of life in Florida is sharing the land with the American alligator. This sign is in the park in our residential subdivision. About 100 ft from this sign was an alligator laying in the reeds along the bank of the pond—wise words of caution. Continue reading
Northern Mockingbird
We were visited by a Northern Mockingbird this afternoon. While the plumage of this bird is subdued, its song is complex and beautiful, giving it its latin name, Mimus polyglottos, the many-tongued mimic. It serenaded us for several minutes while feeding. Continue reading
Sabal Palmetto
This is a native Florida palm and one of the most common. These trees can grow to a height of 65 ft or 20 m. The trunk can be smooth or have bootjacks, the lower part of the palm branch remaining on trunk. This palm is an abandoned field that is occasionally used as a cow pasture. Click on the image for a larger view.
Moon over the Atlantic
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Merritt Island, Part 5
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is known for its large and diverse bird population, both native and migratory. Click on the image for a larger view.
