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Monday, March 18, 2024

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African goose at Veterans Memorial Park in The Villages

This African goose was spotted by a pond at Veterans Memorial Park in The Villages. Thanks to Konni Yingst for sharing his photo!

Sandhill crane family out for stroll at Hogeye Pathway

These sandhill crane parents were taking their adorable newborns out for a morning stroll at Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Colorful sunrise over Lake Sumter

Check out this colorful view of Lake Sumter at sunrise. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Eastern bluebirds sharing spider snack in The Villages

To an eastern bluebird, nothing says love more than sharing a spider luncheon, like this pair was doing in the Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunset view from the Alden Bungalow Villas

Check out this beautiful sunset photographed from the Alden Bungalow Villas in The Villages. Thanks to Jimmy Baker for sharing!

Osprey hunting for fish near Lake Okahumpka

With a family to feed, this seasoned osprey is successfully bringing home enough fish to satisfy all, at least for this morning at his nest near Lake Okahumpka. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Alligator basking in the warm sun in The Villages

An alligator was basking in the warm sun on the shore of this pond in The Villages. Thanks to Bob Deraska for sharing!

Foggy morning at Lake Sumter Landing

The foggy morning at Lake Sumter Landing made visibility difficult for these feathered boaters! Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

American bald eaglet landing at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

This American bald eaglet at Briarwood Executive Golf Course is getting very antsy, taking short trips from his nest to even higher ground and learning not just to fly but also to land where he wants to. Leaving his nest for good is just around the corner! Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Azaleas blooming at Paradise Park in The Villages

The azaleas are in full bloom at Paradise Park in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Eagle in flight in the Village of Collier

This majestic bald eagle was spotted flying over the Village of Collier. Thanks to Cindy Farkus for sharing!

Alligator camouflaged in The Villages

This alligator's unnerving appearance was well camouflaged when he found a small opening in the vegetation to blend in and wait for lunch at a pond in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Bluebird striking pose behind Sugar Cane Postal Station in The Villages

This adorable little bluebird decided to strike a pose for some very impressed visitors by Sugar Cane Postal Station in The Villages. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Great horned owl sitting on eggs at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

This great horned owl was spotted sitting on her eggs in a nest at Briarwood Executive Golf Course in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

The eagle has landed in The Villages

This American bald eagle mother was returning to her nest full of young eaglets after surveying The Villages from above. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

Fox squirrel near Water Lily Bridge in The Villages

This fox squirrel was resting comfortably on a tree near Water Lily Bridge in The Villages. Thanks to John Shable for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise behind Okahumpka Recreation Center

Check out this beautiful sunrise reflecting off the windows behind the Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Roseate spoonbill enjoying Hogeye Pathway

While most roseate spoonbills have migrated south from The Villages, this happy-go-lucky spoonbill was still enjoying it here at Hogeye Path yesterday. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Great blue heron enjoying Belle Glade Country Club

This great blue heron was enjoying the water at Belle Glade Country Club in The Villages. Thanks to Bob Deraska for sharing!

Alligator enjoying warm morning in The Villages

This very comfortable-looking young alligator was loving a warm and sunny morning in the soft vegetation near a pond in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Osprey completes nest in the Village of St. Johns

This osprey is extremely proud of the renovations recently completed at its nest in the Village of St. Johns. Now it's finally ready for the arrival of babies! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Full snow moon setting across Lake Sumter Landing

Check out this beautiful photo of the recent full snow moon setting across Lake Sumter Landing. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Great blue heron with dinner guest at Everglades Recreation Complex

This beautiful great blue heron and his dinner guest beside the pond at the Everglades Recreation Complex didn't exactly see eye to eye on the selection of the main dish. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Alligator headed for pond in The Villages

This stocky alligator duo was hanging out near a pond in The Villages when one suddenly took off into the water after spotting lunch while the other continued to enjoy the warm sunny day. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!