Some fireworks in the backyard on the Fourth of July. A young Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) showed up in the early afternoon for a bath. We were thrilled, but Blue Jays -- not so much. Had a lot of jay photobombers. Photographed 07/04/2024

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) in Simpson's Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) tree with an extra large berry. Plant native plants! Photographed 10/19/2021.

A female Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra), stopped by the back yard long enough to have her picture taken. Photographed 09/15/2024

Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) female in obelisk posture on a hot day. Perched on a Spanish Daisy (Helenium amarum) that has lost its petals. From my outdoor nature photography studio, AKA my yard. 😁 Go native Florida plants. Photographed 09/09/2024