Monthly Archives: April 2013

A few more from the Magnolia

Posted on 2013/04/30 by birds n' bugs

I thought I would add a couple of more shots of the bees working on the Magnolia blossom. I found a blossom that was still at the cup phase and took a shot to show what it was like before … Continue reading →

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Bee happy, the magnolias are in bloom

Posted on 2013/04/28 by birds n' bugs

Every year our magnolia trees bloom and it’s a feast for the bees. They are actually gathering pollen instead of nectar. The magnolia blossom first starts as a closed cup filled with fragrance. That draws the bees to it immediately … Continue reading →

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Sportsmanlike conduct.

Posted on 2013/04/27 by birds n' bugs

I often see herons and other birds hanging around the launch ramp and fishing piers at Ponce De Leon park. They are moochers and are looking for leftover bait at the end of the day. Quite often they are fed … Continue reading →

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A walk to the park

Posted on 2013/04/26 by birds n' bugs

This morning, I walked down to Ponce De Leon Park.  I hadn’t been there for a while even though it’s my closest city park.  When I got to the Peace River Wildlife Center I noticed a couple of Great Blue … Continue reading →

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Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)

Posted on 2013/04/11 by birds n' bugs

The loggerhead shrike is a neat little bird. It’s a small bird that is a predator of insects and reptiles. The reptiles can sometimes be larger than the Shrike. On my morning walk today, I ran across a pair who … Continue reading →

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