May 2012

In the darkness of night, a quiet invasion of armored intruders stealthily creeps up on gulf coast beaches from the watery depths.  No it’s not a military operation or a sci-fi movie.  It’s time for our annual sea turtle nesting season which runs from May 1 through October 31.  The loggerhead, leather-back

Roseate spoonbills made a surprise visit to feed in the ponds in the Lakes of Jacaranda community in Venice, Florida. They attracted a crowd of spectators because of their unusual pink colors and created quite a buzz of conversation. Several visitors were overheard saying how beautiful the “flamingos” were which gave