Florida: Sandhill Cranes

The sandhill cranes are a large crane found in Florida.  They are quite large but a sociable bird.  They are one of the oldest birds, with fossils dating back 2.5 million years - so they are an ancient bird!

Florida: Baby Gators

I found a new swampland park in Polk County Florida that I am now desperate to go back to.  I did not nearly have enough time and wonder what its like in different parts of the day.  The Polk Nature Discovery Center.  Below are baby gators we spotted in the water right next to the footpath.

Florida: Resting Anhingas

The anhinga, is also called the snakebird, is found in warmer parts of the Americas.  They hold their wings out in order to dry their feathers.  

Florida: Turtle in Polk County

A turtle in his shell in the swampland in Polk County. 

Florida: Green swampy water gator

Below the green swampy water of Florida swamp-lands is the creepy eyes of a lurking gator. 

Virginia: Eurasian Eagle-Owl

The Eurasian eagle-owl was such a beautiful creature, I could not stop continuing to photograph him from every single angle with his amazing eyes. 

Virginia: Hawks

The red-tailed hawk is the most common hawk found within Virginia.  

Virginia: Harris Hawk

The Harris Hawk lives in more desert climates and is a bird of prey that is native to Southwestern North America to South America.  

Virginia: Peregrine Falcon

The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird in the world.  It can reach speeds of 240 mph.