Tag: Myakka River State Park

Daily Image #23

Daily Image #23A cattle egret prowls the water hyacinths for food.

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Daily Image #21

Daily Image #21Simply a flower — with the last drops of morning dew.

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Daily Image #20

Daily Image #20Yesterday’s image was the odd Ibis, with its curved bill and punctuated eye.  Today we have the even more odd Roseate Spoonbill. The magnificent color of its feathers nearly caused the extinction of this extraordinary bird. In the early 20th Century the feathers were prized for women’s hats. What a sin it would have been to lose this beautiful bird for fashion.

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Daily Image #19

Daily Image #19White ibis feed in the marsh at Myakka River State Park. It is a common species in Florida and among my favorite. Their whimsical appearance always makes me smile.

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Daily Image #12

More of the stupendous season of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park. This shot is just off the highway, where the river narrows into a serpentine flow. Yellow tickseed flowers are as far as the eye can see.☙
More of the stupendous season of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park. This shot is just off the highway, where the river narrows into a serpentine flow. Yellow tickseed flowers are as far as the eye can see.☙
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A stupendous year for wildflowers at Myakka River State Park. Florida Tickseed and purple thistle are just everywhere.
A stupendous year for wildflowers at Myakka River State Park. Florida Tickseed and purple thistle are just everywhere.
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This picture was taken a year ago, standing on the riverbed at Myakka State Park. The drought was severe but this year is better. Proving once again, if you don't like things the way they are now, just wait...things will change.
This picture was taken a year ago, standing on the riverbed at Myakka State Park. The drought was severe but this year is better. Proving once again, if you don’t like things the way they are now, just wait…things will change.
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