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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Peaceful morning at Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

It was the perfect setting for a peaceful morning walk along the Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Great blue heron at Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course

This great blue heron seemed to wave hello to the golfers as they passed by at the Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Roseate spoonbill preparing for visitors behind Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages

This beautiful and very popular roseate spoonbill was getting ready for the visitors with cameras behind Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Anhinga grabbing catfish at Fenney Nature Trail

This anhinga grabbed an armored catfish from the upper spring of Fenney Nature Trail in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Great egret at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve

It was a hot and hazy morning at the Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve in The Villages. After a complete preening, next on the agenda for this great egret was eating a morning snack. Thanks to Konni Yingst for sharing!

Young cardinal in the Village of Charlotte

This adorable young cardinal showed a major attitude in the early morning while enjoying a delicious bug breakfast at the Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Great blue heron catches breakfast at Fenney Nature Trail

This great blue heron was preparing to enjoy a freshly caught catfish breakfast at Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Northern mockingbird basking in the sun at Riverbend Recreation Center

This northern mockingbird was basking in the rich colors of the setting sun at Riverbend Recreation Center in The Villages. Thanks to George Streeter for sharing!

White ibis snags toad at Hogeye Pathway

This white ibis was thrilled when he snagged a large toad for his early breakfast at Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Tricolored heron greeting visitors at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve

This tricolored heron was busy greeting visitors as they entered the boardwalk at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve in The Villages this morning. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Beautiful sunset at Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve

Check out this beautiful shot of a tree at sunset in the Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve. Thanks to Ted Sammons for sharing!

Roseate spoonbill preening behind Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages

This beautiful roseate spoonbill was displaying its colorful plumage while preening behind Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Alligator surfacing in a pond in The Villages

This fierce but good-looking alligator had just surfaced in a pond in The Villages and was checking out his surroundings on an early but warm morning. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Green heron in the early morning at Fenney Nature Trail

The green heron moves very slowly and quietly in search of breakfast as the rays of the morning sun begin to penetrate the foliage above the springs at Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise from water at Lake Sumter

Check out this beautiful sunrise shot from the water at Lake Sumter. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Little blue heron walking in front of alligator in The Villages

This Little Blue Heron was very interested in what was going on in front of him and should have been interested in what was going on behind him in the water. Luckily this large alligator wasn't too hungry. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Great blue heron preening at Fenney Nature Trail

This great blue heron took advantage of the cool springs and the shade created by surrounding foliage to preen during the intense heat of the day at Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Young osprey swooping down in the Village of Charlotte

This young osprey circled the Village of Charlotte pond and swooped down into the water, making several attempts before catching his breakfast. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunrise shining through lighthouse lens at Lake Sumter

This awesome aerial shot of Lake Sumter was captured right as the sunrise was shining through the lighthouse lens. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Friendly squirrel at Fenney Nature Trail

This very friendly squirrel seemed to enjoy the company of people and only took off when he saw another squirrel to play with at the Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Dragonfly perched on plant in the Village of Pine Ridge

This dragonfly was resting on a plant in the Village of Pine Ridge before resuming its flight. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in The Villages

The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia was happily not much different than before the storm. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Alligator relaxing by water in the Village of Linden

Check out this fantastic shot of an alligator relaxing by the water in the Village of Linden. Thanks to Megan Criscio, visiting from Pennsylvania, for sharing!

Alligator floating on a hot summer day in The Villages

This alligator was seen resting while floating in a pond on a hot summer day in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!