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The Villages
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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Red-tailed hawk hanging out in the Village of Pine Ridge

This red-tailed hawk was spotted hanging out in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Full moon setting over Lake Sumter

Check out this beautiful photo of the full moon setting over Lake Sumter. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Majestic bald eagle flying over the Village of Fenney

This beautiful majestic bald eagle was seen flying over the Village of Fenney this morning. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Great horned owl sitting on nest in The Villages

This great horned owl was spotted in The Villages sitting on the eggs in its nest. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Red-tailed hawk soaring over Buena Vista Boulevard in The Villages

This stunning red-tailed hawk was seen soaring in the sky over Buena Vista Boulevard in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

A little cold air doesn’t stop golf in The Villages

A little cold air doesn't stop everyone from playing golf in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Great horned owl near Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club

Check out this great horned owl spotted in a tree near the Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Blue jay enjoying acorns in The Villages

This adorable blue jay delighted in the abundance of acorns that fell from the oak tree and clearly relished this time of year in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Amazing sunrise over Brownwood Bridge in The Villages

Check out this amazing sunrise photographed above the Brownwood Bridge for golf carts over State Road 44 in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Great blue heron wrapped up by snake in The Villages

Now what do I do? This great blue heron had its beak wrapped up by a snake here in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Alligator taking it easy in The Villages

In The Villages, this alligator looks like he doesn't have a care in the world. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Stunning sunrise near Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve

Check out this beautiful sunrise photographed near Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Beautifully striped sunrise in The Villages

This beautifully striped sunrise was a stunning sight to see in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunrise over Evans Prairie Country Club golf course

Check out this beautiful sunrise at Evans Prairie Country Club photographed from behind the pool at Hillsborough Recreation in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Eastern bluebird jumping for joy in The Villages

In The Villages, this beautiful eastern bluebird was jumping for joy in celebration of the New Year, knowing that next year would be better than the last. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Great blue heron undeterred by owl decoy in The Villages

People get tired of bird droppings on the dock. People complain. Management wants to be proactive so they requisition the purchase of a plastic owl complete with a motor to turn his head. Then they create a work order to have it installed. So now real birds will be scared and stop creating a mess on the dock. Sounds good. What could possibly go wrong? Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Blue jay soaring above the Village of Newell

This stunning blue jay spent much of the morning on the ground, picking up acorns and filling his belly. Afterward, he decided to have some fun, stretching his wings and soaring through the sky to survey his neighborhood within the Village of Newell. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Bald eagle perched on pine tree in The Villages

This bald eagle was spotted perched high up in a pine tree in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Alligator basking in the sun on shore of pond in The Villages

This indecisive alligator is in the process of making a decision on whether he should remain buoyant and comfy in the pond or go on shore and bask in the warming sun. These are the tough decisions that an alligator in The Villages must make every day. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Black-necked stilt out for a morning in the Village of Pine Ridge

This juvenile black-necked stilt was out for a morning stroll in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Bald eagle celebrating at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

The American bald eagle was just named the national bird of the United States. This particular beautiful bald eagle at Briarwood Executive Golf Course took a moment to survey the land around him and wonder what took them so long to make it official! Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Great blue heron huddling for warmth in the Village of Pine Ridge

This great blue heron huddled for warmth in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Canada geese flying high above The Villages

High above The Villages, these Canada geese were moving at a fast clip. No doubt they were heading for a visit to family and friends for the holidays. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Osprey in the Village of Pine Ridge

This osprey was photographed perched high up in a tree in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!