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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Great horned owl perched in oak tree in The Villages

This great horned owl was very content to spend the hours peacefully perusing its surroundings perched high atop an oak tree in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Alligator enjoying morning swim in The Villages

It's important to stay active in retirement and this alligator in The Villages was out doing just that by enjoying his morning swim. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Sunrise walk on Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise walk photographed on Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Sandhill crane couple near Eisenhower Recreation Center

Before heading out, this beautiful sandhill crane couple had been snuggling. When they flew off, they remained beautifully aligned, heading off to a new grazing spot near the Eisenhower Recreation Center in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Bald eagle mating season in The Villages

It's mating season for bald eagles, so that means love is in the air in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Alligator attempting to camouflage in The Villages

This alligator in The Villages believes that having a bit of vegetation on top of his snout makes him invisible to his next meal. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

White pelican relaxing in the Village of Charlotte

After stuffing itself with tasty fish, this American white pelican took some time to relax in a pond and do a little preening before heading out to find lunch in the Village of Charlotte. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Golf cart crossing Brownwood Bridge in The Villages at dawn

Check out this beautiful photo of the Brownwood Bridge for golf carts in The Villages at sunrise. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

American kestrel snagging grasshopper along Hogeye Pathway

This impressive American kestrel managed to snag a This impressive American kestrel snagged a large grasshopper, which he then flew to the top of a tree to enjoy a nutritious breakfast along the Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! grasshopper, which he flew to the top of a tree to enjoy a nutritious breakfast along the Hogeye Pathway. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Bald eagle screaming in The Villages

This bald eagle was releasing its signature shrill scream when it was recently photographed in The Villages. Thanks to Edward Cook for sharing!

Hawk perched on church steeple in The Villages

This hawk perched on top of a church steeple in The Villages during a foggy sunrise created this amazing scene. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Bald eagles having a spirited talk in The Villages

This majestic American bald eagle had just returned from a successful fishing trip for breakfast. After dropping off the fish to his mate at the nest, he decided he was too wet from fishing. He began shaking off the water before returning to their nest to enjoy their meal together in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise over Roosevelt Executive Golf Course

Check out this beautiful sunrise over Roosevelt Executive Golf Course. Thanks to Ronnie L. Clark for sharing!

Bald eagles meeting at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

The drama continues at Briarwood Executive Golf Course with this pair of American Bald Eagles that appear to be in deep conversation. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Fall colors in The Villages at sunrise

Check out the colors in this beautiful fall sunrise photographed in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Florida softshell turtle catching rays at Briarwood Executive Golf Course

This lucky soft-shelled turtle found the perfect dry spot to soak up the sun while also scanning the area for tasty morsels swimming by in a pond at Briarwood Executive Golf Course. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Baby alligators at Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center

Doesn't it seem that there always has to be someone in the group with an attitude? These baby alligators were photographed at Lake Okahumpka Recreation Center in The Villages. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Sunrise silhouette on Hogeye Pathway in The Villages

Check out this beautiful sunrise photographed on Hogeye Pathway in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Alligator spying breakfast in The Villages

This alligator was relaxing and enjoying a warm, sunny morning in The Villages when something suddenly caught its eye. So it waited patiently for breakfast to come closer. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Reflections off the flooded boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing

Check out the reflections off the flooded boardwalk at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!

Beautiful sunset at Spanish Springs

Check out this beautiful shot of the sun beginning to set at Spanish Springs. Thanks to Emma Maestres for sharing!

Bald eagles having a spirited talk in The Villages

This pair of American bald eagles were perched high atop an electrical pole in The Villages just days before the election; no doubt they were having a spirited discussion about their favorite Presidential candidate. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!

Some wildlife in The Villages is not to be disturbed

We are blessed with an abundance and a great variety of wildlife in The Villages. But we need to remember that this is not a zoo. The nicely camouflaged cottonmouth water moccasin was spotted in The Villages yesterday evening. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Golf is back in The Villages

Golf is back in The Villages. Here's an amazing photo of a golfer teeing off on the second hole at the Briarwood Executive Golf Course at sunrise. Thanks to Ronnie Clark for sharing!