Photos

This magnificent swallow-tailed kite just spotted something on the ground that soon turned into its lunch in the Village of Chitty Chatty. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Don't get sand in your eyes! This Florida softshell turtle was spotted burying her eggs near the boardwalk at Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

This mottled duck was enjoying a visit to the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Check out this beautiful sunrise on Sweetgum Executive Golf Course. Thanks to Herbert Marsh for sharing!

Check out this beautiful sunrise over Lake Sumter taken from the boardwalk. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

These ospreys was photographed high up in their nest in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

This beautiful northern red cardinal was doing his best to keep cool on a hot spring day when he started getting hungry. Before venturing out for a tasty treat, he first needed to check his immediate surroundings in the Village of Cason Hammock. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Check out this beautiful view of the docks at Lake Sumter as the sun was setting. Thanks to Wendy Stanley for sharing!

After spending much of the morning in the water fishing, this smiling anhinga decided to perch himself high atop a tree to dry off before returning to the pond to start fishing for lunch at Lake Sumter. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

These black vultures were spotted congregating in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

This spectacular roseate spoonbill got ready to take off flying the moment he saw his soulmate across the pond near the Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

This bald was spotted overlooking The Village from high in his perch. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

The splendid blue jay spent the morning perched in a laurel oak tree before setting off into the Village of Briar Meadow in search of lunch. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

This beautiful roseate spoonbill, wading through a pond along the Hogeye Pathway, lifted a stick in search of food. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

With abundant food around him and in his cheeks, this squirrel found the most relaxing spot in a short tree, using its branches like a reclining chair to relax and enjoy his breakfast in the Village of Fenney. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

This adorable owlet, perched high atop a tree at Briarwood Executive Golf Course in The Villages, was giving admiring fans a quizzical look. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

This red-tailed hawk was perched in a tree keeping watch over The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

When the mama sandhill crane is keeping her eye on her baby, flying over the top is not an option at Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!