A complex biological community or network of interacting organisms and the physical environment they depend upon to sustain their existence. Types of ecosystems include forests, grasslands, deserts, tundra, freshwater and marine.
Mahi mahi is a Hawaiian name meaning “strong.” This is a very fitting name indeed. If you have ever been on the other end of the line when attempting to bring one in, you well know the screaming rods, line-peeling runs and tail-thrashing jumps that accompany this brightly-colored blue, green and gold fish. Continue reading Mahi Mahi – Underwater Footage
I’ve been testing out a new macro lens, the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG Macro. It’s been interesting! Continue reading Birds, Butterflies, Blooms, and… Spiders?
The Florida Everglades is a unique and bio-diverse ecosystem. It is a fascinating place to visit. What are some of the animals you can see in the Everglades? Watch this video and find out. Continue reading Florida Everglades Video
It’s hard to find a clear, sunny day in rainy South Florida. But on this day, everything came together! Continue reading Beach Vibes – Drone Video
Join me on a brief sunset visual journey through the Everglades! Continue reading Everglades Sunset – November 21, 2019
Bird Identification – Tricolored heron
[Birds of South Florida series] Continue reading Tricolored Heron – Birds of South Florida
Forget sand castles… Dig in the sand for fossils instead! Come to Caspersen Beach and turn your next beach trip into a real adventure! Continue reading Caspersen Beach Fossil Hunting
One ecological paradox that really inspires passion and fervor on both sides of the debate is on discussing the benefits and disadvantages of fish hatcheries.
What is your view? Continue reading A Visit To The Elk River Salmon Hatchery – Port Orford, Oregon
As I was bounding along in the park the other day where I run, I passed a patch of wildflowers in an open field. What a flurry of activity! Continue reading Honeybees – One of the Sweetest Insects Around
What thoughts are conjured up in your mind when you think of the Florida Everglades? Can you feel the sweltering humidity, the thickness in the air? Do you think of alligators slicing stealthily through the water next to the tangled roots of the intertwining mangrove forest? Do you hear the high-pitched buzzing of mosquitoes swarming in the air?
These are all things you will find here. However, the Everglades is so much more than just another swamp. It is a unique ecosystem that supports diverse plant and animal life found nowhere else. Continue reading The Florida Everglades – Not Just Another Swamp