Full Moon

Full Moon

    The full moon is one of my favorite things in the night sky. What is your favorite part of the night sky? The stars, constellations, clouds, bats, or just the darkness? ~Ella

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Unexpected Hunter

Unexpected Hunter

  This is one of my favorite birds the Loggerhead Shrike. It looks like a songbird but it’s behavior is more like a hawk.  This little bird actually hunts its prey, such as small snakes, by picking them up and impales them on barbed wire or a

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Florida Seaside Sunset

Florida Seaside Sunset

  Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph.  They are especially beautiful when the ocean is involved.  This particular sunset is in Florida. ~Ella   Check out our Fun Fact Filled Photo Books for children of all ages! www.magicalcreaturekayak.com

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Snake Bird

Snake Bird

This is the Anhinga or Snake Bird. It is called that because when this bird swims to look for food it looks like a snake swimming in the water. It swims with its entire body under water and it head and long neck above the surface unless

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Red Shouldered Flyers

Red Shouldered Flyers

  The Red Shouldered Hawk is an amazing bird.  You can see in the photos that the shoulders actually are red. These hawks are quite common in Florida in all areas.  Maybe you will see one the next time you are driving home. ~Ella   Check out

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Fight or Flight

Fight or Flight

I’m not sure this snake knows about the flight response at all, it is fight all the way.  This is the most aggressive animal that I have ever come into contact with in my travels.  This is Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti the Florida Cottonmouth Snake it is one of

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Hibiscus Haven

Hibiscus Haven

Swamp Hibiscus Hibiscus flowers can be found all over Florida. They are beautiful and can brighten up anyone’s day! ~Ella   Check out our Fun Fact Filled Photo Books for children of all ages! www.magicalcreaturekayak.com

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Swallow tailed Kites

Swallow tailed Kites

  It’s that time of year again when the Swallow Tailed Kites come to Florida.  These are just one of the many birds Florida ecosystems have to offer. You may have seen these birds on the signs for the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail.  http://floridabirdingtrail.com/  ~Ella

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