Sharing Florida

Wildlife

Florida is known for some of the unique birds and fish. Quite a few species of animals that call Florida home, including some of the most common birds in Florida such as the Snowy Egret, Black Skimmers, and Royal Terns. – mostly Florida birds and several alligators.

White Florida Beach Bird
White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th Content ID: 912

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Pictures of a Short-billed Dowitcher
Pictures of a Short-billed Dowitcher
May 4th Content ID: 4226

Pictures of a group of Short-Billed Dowitcher birds. Photo taken May 2010 at Treasure Island – Gulf Coast Beach. These birds can be seen running up to the waves just as they roll back into the ocean, and then running back as soon as the next wave comes.

Florida Beach Bird with Black Feathers
Florida Beach Bird with Black Feathers
July 5th Content ID: 4579

Have you seen this bird along the beach in Florida? The bird species you may have seen at and along Florida beaches, including Clearwater Beach, Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key Beach, Miami Beach, and the coastal waters of Key West. One of the most obvious physical traits of this bird is the black feathers that […]

Picture of a Brown Pelican
Picture of a Brown Pelican
March 20th Content ID: 4040

This photo was taken at Indian Shores Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Brown Pelican was recently REMOVED from the endangered species list! Brown Pelicans eat fish (from the ocean) so they should not be fed when you see them at the beach. Pelicans are both friendly and peaceful. This pelican was happy […]

White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
January 7th

This is the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor – Wildlife Management Area in Southern Florida. Commonly called Alligator Alley on 75, connecting Naples to Miami. This isn’t as scary as it would seem as there are fences all along both sides of the road. There are several areas open to the public for boating/fishing or […]

Florida Snowman
October 11th

In Florida, where it rarely snows, you will have a hard time finding a REAL snowman – This is a Florida version of a snowman. Crafted out of rolled hay bails. Photo taken in the New Smyrna Beach area of Florida – December 2010

Picking Green Florida Oranges
August 22nd

Green Florida Oranges – The Winter Florida Fruit While the growing and picking season takes place starting in October and runs through June, the green oranges are available in the winter and off-growing season. There are many places in Florida where you can Pick-Your-Own Oranges, but the green orange picking availability can vary in certain […]

Sago Palm
July 25th

This is a ‘low-to-the-ground’ palm tree plant. Not really considered a ‘tree’, but a common palm plant seen in florida. This is a close-up of the center of the Sago Palm