Some type of Robber Fly with a Scarab meal #bugs #insects
Florida, 2026

Florida

Marbled Godwit just before sunset
Dixie County, Florida, 2026 #birds

Pygmy Rattlesnake, Florida
2026 #herps

This juvenile Padial's Rain Frog was found near Orán, Peru. #herps

Yellow-headed Caracara from Peru
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These are two different species of frog, both belonging to the Ameerega species. The one with yellow (left) is the Ecuador Poison Frog while the other is a Ruby Poison Frog. #herps

The Genus of the Amazon Coastal House Snake is Thamnodynastes which loosely translates to 'shrub ruler'. Three were found one night in a grassy thicket near Orán, Peru.
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Who doesn't love a Tui Parakeet?
Orán, Peru #birds

This Common Stream Lizard had not quite finished eating a grasshopper when we happened upon it.
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Western Pygmy Marmoset
Orán, Peru

Larval Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa sp. or Callimedusa sp.) In situ
Orán, Peru
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Black-fronted Nunbird
Orán, Peru
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Waxy Monkey Frog, in situ
Orán, Peru
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Eirunepe Snouted Tree Frog
Orán, Peru
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Peregrine Falcon outside Orán, Peru
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Leptodactylus sp.
Loreto, Peru, near Orán
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A couple of Clown Tree Frogs from Peru. Variable and Reticulated
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Hoatzin
Orán, Peru
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Greater Hatchet-faced Tree Frog, in situ
Orán, Peru
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Rainbow Boa from Loreto, Peru #herps

If you look closely, one bird is bigger, has a thicker bill, and a red eye. This makes is a Bronzed Cowbird. It was seen a large flock of Brown-headed Cowbirds near a cattle field. #birds

What a way to kick off the new year! Four snow geese, including a blue phase and juvenile, and a Ross's Goose!! These were seen flying over a pasture in north central Florida. #birds

This Eared Grebe, a rare winter visitor, was observed on a deep lake in North Central Florida. #birds

Happy Holidays
Santa Sora seen in North Central Florida today
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There's a blue phase Snow Goose hanging around a retention pond next to a TJ Maxx in Florida. I saw an elderly lady tossing food to the ducks and the goose came and ate some allowing for a great photo opportunity. #birds

Cooper's Hawk at sunset, Florida, 2025
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Red-shouldered Hawk at sunset, Florida, 2025
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No takers? Hmm. I guess you'll never know!! 😂😂

Gull ID challenge.
Photo from north central Florida.
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