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Sunday, May 5, 2024

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Roseate spoonbill ready for takeoff at Fenney Nature Trail

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!

Bald eagle overlooking The Villages

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

Blue jay setting off into the Village of Briar Meadow

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!

Roseate spoonbill wading through pond on Hogeye Pathway

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!

Squirrel relaxing in the Village of Fenney

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!

Great horned owlet giving quizzical look at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

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!

Red-tailed hawk perched in tree in The Villages

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

Mother sandhill crane keeping watch on Hogeye Pathway

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!

Osprey on the hunt at Riverbend Recreation Center in The Villages

This osprey was on the hunt at Riverbend Recreation Center in The Villages. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

Full moon over the Lake Sumter Landing lighthouse

Check out this amazing shot of the full moon over the lighthouse at Lake Sumter Landing photographed from the Morse Bridge. Thanks to Ron Clark for sharing!

Bald eagle overlooking the Village of Pine Ridge

This bald was spotted overlooking the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Full moon over Lake Sumter Landing

Check out this beautiful photo of the full moon over Lake Sumter Landing on a cloudy evening. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Eastern meadowlark hunting at Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

This stunning eastern meadowlark displayed his mighty hunting skills by capturing breakfast in one fell swoop along the Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sunrise over Fenney Recreation Center

Check out this beautiful sunrise over Fenney Recreation Center photographed using a drone. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Sandhill crane family in the Village of Pine Ridge

This sandhill crane colt was trying to keep up with his parents in the Village of Pine Ridge. Thanks to Carol Aslan for sharing!

Mallard duck family visiting Belmont Executive Golf Course

While traveling from one pond to the next at the Belmont Executive Golf Course in The Villages, this mama mallard duck stopped to count her super adorable ducklings and then moved again to the next pond. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Pair of great horned owlets posing at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

This pair of great horned owlets were posing on a branch at Briarwood Executive Golf Course. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Cooper’s hawk keeping an eye on the Village of Collier

This stunning Cooper's was spotted in a tree keeping an eye on things in the Village of Collier. Thanks to Cindy Farkus for sharing!

Great blue heron preening in The Villages

This gorgeous great blue heron was getting all spiffed up in the hopes that this could be the big day that his one true love arrived and proved that all that preening paid off. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Nighttime at Lake Sumter Landing

In this nighttime shot of Lake Sumter Landing, the lights from Cody's Original Roadhouse are reflected beautifully on the water. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Sandhill crane raids bird feeder in The Villages

A sandhill crane raided this well-placed bird feeder on a sunny morning in The Villages. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

The start of another beautiful day in The Villages

This beautiful photograph captures the start of another beautiful day in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Morning traffic flows under Water Lily Bridge in The Villages

The Water Lily Bridge in The Villages provides safe passage for golf carts, bicycles, and pedestrians over the Florida Turnpike. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Red-tailed hawk taking shelter in the Village of Charlotte

This gorgeous red-tailed hawk was flying low when the wind began to gust wildly causing him to take shelter in a palm tree in the Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!