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Sunday, September 15, 2024

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A beautiful morning for walk along Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

It was a beautiful morning for a walk around Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Killdeer on Churchill Greens Executive Golf Course

This charming killdeer was seen at the Churchill Greens Executive Golf course, diligently watching over what it seemed to think was its precious egg. It remained steadfast by its "nest," standing remarkably close and showing no signs of budging, even as the golfers passed by. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Osprey having lunch on Nancy Lopez Ashley Meadows #6

This osprey was enjoying a fish lunch here on Nancy Lopez Ashley Meadows #6. Thanks to Garry Kolb for sharing!

Alligator emerges from pond in The Villages

This jovial-looking alligator emerged from a pond, found a warm sunny spot to bask, and then headed out for breakfast in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful view of covered bridge in Lake Sumter Landing

Check out this beautiful view of the covered bridge in Lake Sumter Landing at sunrise. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Cooper’s hawk on rooftop in the Village of Hawkins

This striking Cooper's hawk landed on a rooftop in the village of Hawkins to confirm what it had seen from above, and indeed, it was. Soon enough, the hawk had a tasty lunch. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise at Paradise Park in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise at Paradise Park in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Canadian geese taking a stroll at Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course

This foursome of good-looking Canadian geese went for a morning stroll to start another glorious day at Turtle Mound Executive Golf Course in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful day at Lake Sumter Landing

It was a beautiful day at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. Thanks to Wendy Smick for sharing!

Black-crowned night heron at Fenney Nature Trail

This juvenile black-crowned night heron seems to have lost a feather here on the Fenney Nature Trail. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Bald eagles in love at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

Love is in the air!  These famous bald eagle residents of Briarwood Executive Golf Course have just returned to their nest, gazed into each other's eyes for a while, and then started sprucing up their nest in anticipation of starting a new family. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise along Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise photographed along Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Bald eagle soaring above the Village of Fenney

This magnificent American bald eagle soared gracefully at treetop level in the Village of Fenney. Its keen eyes scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, a glint of morning light caught its eye as it spotted breakfast below, causing the eagle to halt abruptly in mid-flight. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sun coming up over Lake Sumter

Check out this amazing view looking west as the sun comes up to the east over Lake Sumter. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Wood storks playing follow the leader at Churchill Greens Executive Golf Course

These wood storks appeared to be playing follow the leader and staying in lockstep for quite some time at Churchill Greens Executive Golf Course. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Morning fog on Lake Sumter

The foggy morning at Lake Sumter created a most peaceful scene. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Beautiful sunset at Evans Prairie Golf Course Country Club in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunset at Evans Prairie Country Club in The Villages. Thanks to Tar Rogala for sharing!

Hunky alligator loving life in The Villages

It sure looks like this hunky alligator is living the life it loves in The Villages! Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunrise behind the Briarwood Postal Station

Check out this beautiful sunrise behind the Briarwood Postal Station. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Bald eagles perched atop pole at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

The two famous resident bald eagles at Briarwood Executive Golf Course perched atop an electrical pole for a while before determining which one would fetch takeout for their picnic lunch. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunrise at Evans Prairie Golf Course Country Club in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise at Evans Prairie Country Club in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Anhinga flying over the Village of DeLuna

The anhinga is a bird that is seen by many Villagers every day, but that makes it no less beautiful. Here, the female anhinga is seen flying over the Village of DeLuna. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Super blue moon rising over Lake Sumter Landing

Check out this amazing shot of Monday's super blue moon rising over Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. Thanks to John Shable for sharing!

Flooded golf cart path at Evans Prairie Golf Course in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise reflecting on the water of the flooded golf cart path at Evans Prairie Golf Course in The Villages. Thanks to Terri Darias for sharing!