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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.
Merritt Island, Part 4
One of the government facilities on Merritt Island. The dome is pointing toward the Kennedy Space Center. The building does not seem to used: the gates and fencing are neglected. Click on the image for a larger view.
Merritt Island, Part 3
The dunes of Merritt Island off the Atlantic Ocean. Click on the image for a larger view.
Merritt Island, Part 2
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Merritt Island, Part 1
Merritt Island is Florida’s largest barrier island. It is home to the Kennedy Space Center and the 140,000 acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The mangroves can give the illusion of it being more land than water. although the very still heron in the background illustrates the water is not deep. Click on the image for a larger view.
Space Shot
This Sunday, when Naomi and I stepped out of the house, we saw the SpaceX Falcon 9 spacecraft head towards orbit—Cape Canaveral is about a two-hour drive from here. I grabbed a shaky photograph of its ascent. The rocket was carrying a spy satellite or some other secret payload. Click on the image for a larger view.
Time
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Abandoned Orange Grove
The remains of an orange grove. Orange trees can produce fruit for up to 50 years, making them one of the most productive fruit trees. The sandy soil and climate in Florida makes citrus an ideal crop. I do not know the history of this particular grove, but, from the area of land it occupies, it must have been fairly large. Click on the image for a larger view.
