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Continue reading →: Renew Your Mind, Body, and Soul at the BeachA Lesson Learned As residents of Florida for the past 34 years, my husband and I have learned to a valuable lesson. An appreciation of what a day spent at the beach can do for our well-being. Each time we’re there, I encounter the three R’s of the sea. Renewal…
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Continue reading →: The American Alligator’s Impressive SizeBack Down at the Water’s Edge One last time, we’re back at the water’s edge to conclude our series on the American alligator. And one thing that always captures my attention is the impressive size of the mature adults. Depending on the location and available food source, these fascinating creatures…
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Continue reading →: Growing Up as an American AlligatorIt’s Good to Be Back After an extended absence, it’s so good to be back at the water’s edge and along the shore as we continue our series about the American Alligator. Today’s blog focuses on juveniles to learn more about their challenging lives growing up as apex predators! It…
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Continue reading →: Masters of the WaterRemarkable Swimmers In my last blog, I discussed the American alligator’s speed and agility. There is no greater evidence of this than when they are swimming or hunting for food. They truly are masters of the water. Despite their impressive size, alligators are stealth swimmers who move quickly and efficiently…
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Continue reading →: The American AlligatorModern-Day Dinosaurs For those lucky enough (I’ll explain in a minute) to encounter the American Alligator, it is an experience you will never forget. Often referred to as modern-day dinosaurs, that is actually true! According to the Florida Wildlife Commission, “The most recent evidence indicates that crocodilians (which includes alligators)…
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Continue reading →: The Boat-Tailed GrackleAntics on Display With so many species of birds and thousands of photos, it has been a challenge to choose those I wanted to share during our bird bonanza. Wanting to end on a fun note, today’s featured bird is the Boat-Tailed grackle. Their antics are delightful to watch and,…








