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Friday, March 29, 2024

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Northern cardinal staying dry in the Village of Charlotte

This resourceful male northern cardinal found a comfortable dry spot in a palm tree to wait out the rain in The Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Ruby-throated hummingbird at Butterfly Garden at the Lake Deaton United Methodist Church

This ruby-throated hummingbird was spotted at the "Flutterby Garden" located on the grounds of the Lake Deaton United Methodist Church. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Owlet enjoying day at Hogeye Pathway

This adorable owlet was enjoying his day at Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Craig Henry for sharing!

Full moon setting over Lake Sumter in the early morning

Check out this peaceful photo of the full moon setting over Lake Sumter in the early morning. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Watchful ibises in The Villages

These ibises took a break from grooming to watch approaching ducks in The Villages. Thanks to Konni Yingst for sharing!

Red-bellied woodpecker storing nuts in The Villages

This striking red-bellied woodpecker was busy putting holes in a tree to store the nuts he collected for later consumption when he heard a squirrel scurrying about. He remained still but ready to pounce to protect his valuable stash. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful sunset at Lake Sumter

Check out this beautiful sunset photo taken by the water at Lake Sumter. Thanks to Bob Davidson for sharing!

Magnificent sunrise in The Villages

This magnificent sunrise makes any day a great day in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Sandhill crane family crossing street in The Villages

Sandhill crane colts are being hatched all around The Villages. Many times they cross the road with the adults. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Great blue heron hitting the brakes in the Village of Richmond

This great blue heron was busy all morning gathering twigs and such to tidy up his nest. This time, however, he realized that he flew just past his nest and hit the brakes near the Village of Richmond. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

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!