Tag Archive | Wildlife
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes
During our morning walk along Lake Tsala Apopka Anne pointed out a stirring in the water. At first we thought it was an alligator, but it suddenly lifted its head briefly out of the lake and we could see it was an otter. Then as quickly as it emerged, the otter disappeared into the water.
Lake Tsala Apopka – Florida
A chain of lakes, wetlands and islands consisting of 19,000 acres makes up Lake Tsala Apopka. Three large “pools” – the Floral City Pool, the Inverness Pool and the Hernando Pool – are within Tsala Apopka Lake. It is part of the Withlacoochee River system. The chain of lakes was once linked to the river […]
Christmas in Paradise
Lighting the Menorah, installing decorative lights on our houses and bushes, hanging mistletoe, wrapping gifts for friends and family – these are just some of the activities that take our time during the holiday season. When you look in the mall for presents for loved ones, there are egrets along our waterways looking for food […]
Cricket Frog Goes for a Swim!
Swimming in the community pool, a stone’s throw from Lake Tsala Apopka, Anne and I see what appears to be a tiny frog clinging to the side of the pool. Upon closer examination we see that, yes, it is a cricket frog. Anyone who lives in our community or near a lake in the south likely […]
naturechirp 