Our forth destination within Florida was Fort De Soto Park. It’s the largest park in the Pinellas County park system and occupies 1,136 acres located on the Gulf of Mexico just outside St. Petersburg, FL. The park is a “gateway … Continue reading
Our third stop in Florida was at Gatorland in Orlando. This family owned business has been around since 1949 and was Central Florida’s first attraction. Long before Disney there was Gatorland. Over the years I’d read several photographer’s accounts of … Continue reading
The second stop on our whirlwind Florida tour was Viera Wetlands. Actually, the formal name is the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera. Yes, it’s one of Brevard county’s water treatment facilities but, it’s also one of the finest birding … Continue reading
For several years we’ve wanted to trek down to Florida in late February to early March. This is an excellent time to visit because the birds are in their lovely breeding plumage and the weather is fantastic. This year we … Continue reading
Superstorm Sandy took its toll on more than just humans in October. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge on the Virginal coast has been home to a pair of Bald Eagles for several years. Their nest was in a grove of pine … Continue reading