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Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?
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Nemo14
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We had a pretty great day today. We had plans to drive up to Tarpon Springs for the day once we got the dog and cats settled, but a few things came up before we could leave so we didn't get going til around 11. As we pulled out onto the road, we saw this visitor on a neighbor's lawn:
There are a few wild ones around here, but we hadn't seen them yet this trip.
The eagle's nest that we visited last night is not far from where we pick up the highway so we decided to make a quick visit. We noticed a motor bike parked where we usually stop and a man there taking pictures, so we pulled in next to him. It turns out that he works as a volunteer for the Fish and Wildlife Department here, mapping and recording the local nests, and takes a lot of eagle pictures in his spare time. He showed us some that he had downloaded to his phone, and they were absolutely incredible. We talked about the various nests we've visited and he was full of interesting information about them. Then, as we were talking I spotted this out of the corner of my eye:
It circled around us several times, so our new friend took several pictures, all of them better than this. Eventually it flew to a tree across the street, so we all drove over there to get a better view:
The tree overlooks a small retention pond where we saw this Sand Hill Crane sitting in a nest
while her mate kept an eye on us on the shore.
So we did eventually get to Tarpon Springs for a late but yummy lunch and a little shopping. We couldn't stay too long there since we had arranged to take the kids for a while to make Mother's day gifts, so we headed home and found that same peacock on another neighbor's lawn.
There are a few wild ones around here, but we hadn't seen them yet this trip.
The eagle's nest that we visited last night is not far from where we pick up the highway so we decided to make a quick visit. We noticed a motor bike parked where we usually stop and a man there taking pictures, so we pulled in next to him. It turns out that he works as a volunteer for the Fish and Wildlife Department here, mapping and recording the local nests, and takes a lot of eagle pictures in his spare time. He showed us some that he had downloaded to his phone, and they were absolutely incredible. We talked about the various nests we've visited and he was full of interesting information about them. Then, as we were talking I spotted this out of the corner of my eye:
It circled around us several times, so our new friend took several pictures, all of them better than this. Eventually it flew to a tree across the street, so we all drove over there to get a better view:
The tree overlooks a small retention pond where we saw this Sand Hill Crane sitting in a nest
while her mate kept an eye on us on the shore.
So we did eventually get to Tarpon Springs for a late but yummy lunch and a little shopping. We couldn't stay too long there since we had arranged to take the kids for a while to make Mother's day gifts, so we headed home and found that same peacock on another neighbor's lawn.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Amen, Sister!
NYwdwfan
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Looks beautiful and relaxing.
trr1
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May 8
Nemo14
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While my niece is busy watching Smurfs2, I figured I could post a few pictures from our adventures today. The guy we met yesterday at the nest had alluded to a couple of nests we hadn't seen, so we decided to head out in search of them. We found a couple, including this one at the top of a huge tower.
I couldn't tell if there were any eaglets there, but the adult eagle was very content to stand watch.
As we drove around through that area we saw a sign for Robinson's Preserve, which he had also mentioned to us. As many times as we've visited here, we had never even heard of it so we decided to check it out. It.Was. Awesome!
We decided to just do the short hike out to the tower and on the way saw several Ospreys.
I couldn't tell if there were any eaglets there, but the adult eagle was very content to stand watch.
As we drove around through that area we saw a sign for Robinson's Preserve, which he had also mentioned to us. As many times as we've visited here, we had never even heard of it so we decided to check it out. It.Was. Awesome!
We decided to just do the short hike out to the tower and on the way saw several Ospreys.
Eric1955
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MinnieM123
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Looks like a little piece of paradise down there. I'm loving your pictures. It's fun to scout out nature and go exploring, and see new sights.
MinnieM123
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Ha! Check out the striped tube socks on the guys! As for Pepsi, I don't drink soft drinks very often. But I did enjoy frisbee back in the 70s! You would have fit right in!!
Nemo14
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It really is. I can't wait to go back!Looks like a little piece of paradise down there. I'm loving your pictures. It's fun to scout out nature and go exploring, and see new sights.
