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
Tag Archives: Nature
Moon over the Atlantic
Click on the image for a larger view.
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
Click on the image for a larger view.
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.
A Tree Revisited
I have photographed this tree under visible light before. Click on the image for a larger view.
Forest Dreams, Part Three
Click on the image for a larger view.
Forest Dreams, Part Two
Click on the image for a larger view,
