Tag Archives: turtles
Gopher Tortoise
An Endangered Species in Florida I’ve visited my in-laws on Sanibel Island so many times over the last twenty years, that it has become like a second home to me. Everywhere you go, there are yellow warning signs that say: … Continue reading
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Tagged Sanibel Island, turtles, Wildlife
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Searching For Something New
An April Vacation ~ Earth Day Challenge Those who have followed along on my wildlife adventures, might remember that I have a connection to Sanibel Island, in Florida. My husband’s parents introduced me to it years ago and it has … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking/Kayaking, Sanibel Island, Wildlife Geek Notes, Wildlife Sightings, writing notes
Tagged Sanibel Island, Sea Turtle, turtles, Wildlife
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Snapping Turtle Fight!
From Research To Written Word Snapping turtles. I’ve seen them sunning themselves on rocks . . . Had them lay eggs on my front lawn . . . I researched a lot and learned cool facts. Did you know snapping … Continue reading
Painted Turtles
Find a Turtle Far From A Lake? Let It Be! Painted turtles’ bright red and yellow markings make them fun to photograph, especially when you get reflection photos in the water. They’ll grow to 4 to 10 inches and have … Continue reading
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The Heron on Little Wilson Pond
Feeling my relaxing summer days coming to an end, I ditched the housework and school prep in favor of a kayak paddle. The sun was warm, the water calm. I paddled slowly, taking in all the sights and sounds including … Continue reading
Posted in Cooper and Packrat, Hiking/Kayaking, Wildlife Sightings, writing notes
Tagged birding, Cooper and Packrat, Heron, kayaking, turtles, Wildlife, writing notes
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June’s Wildlife Sightings
June has been a very exciting month for wildlife watching! I couldn’t resist showing you some of the sightings over the past few weeks. I’m so in love with our new location. There’s so much to see, so many animals … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Heron, hummingbirds, kayaking, loons, turtles, Wildlife
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release
Those who have followed along on my wildlife adventures, might remember that I have a connection to Sanibel Island. My husband’s parents introduced me to it years ago and it has become a home away from home. It’s been a … Continue reading
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Calendars, Notebooks, and Note Cards
I will be selling my wildlife calendars and notebooks through the Holiday Season for as long as supplies last. In the past, I’ve used them for hostess and teacher gifts. I’ve given the notebooks to kids with Storycubes or a … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, eagles, fox, Heron, hiking, hummingbirds, loons, turtles, Wildlife, writing notes
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Put My Kayak Away? Never!
Okay, maybe when that white fluffy stuff starts to fall . . . then I’ll put it away. But for now, I’m still finding warm, sunny days to paddle around to my heart’s content. There’s something soothing about being on … Continue reading
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Tagged eagles, kayaking, turtles, Wildlife
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Painted Turtles
On one of my last kayaking trips, before the weather turned so chilly again, I happened upon a turtle haven. Soooooo many turtles had ventured out of the lake to sun themselves on logs and muddy banks. There had … Continue reading