Category Archives: Nature

The New River, The “Real Florida”

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Stephen L Tabone

While visiting Florida in January, I spent a weekend in Carrabelle, a small town in Franklin County with only 1,300 residents. Franklin County is very rural and only recently got its first traffic light. As described by its mayor, “Carrabelle, Florida, a … Continue reading →

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Barred Owls

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Stephen L Tabone

Last weekend, I took my kayak out of winter storage and went in search of the Barred Owls  that live across the lake in a wooded area surrounding a creek that flows into the lake. I was able to photograph … Continue reading →

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Rio Santiago Hummingbirds

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Stephen L Tabone

While in Honduras last February and staying at the Lodge at Pico Bonito, my guide for the day, German Martinez, who was assisting me locate wildlife in Pico Bonito National Park, told me about a “hummingbird sanctuary” about 30 minutes north … Continue reading →

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Bobcat on Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Stephen L Tabone

While in  Florida in late November, I hiked the La Chua Trail in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Gainesville. I walked to the observation tower at the end of the trail, which extends about a mile into the prairie basin. … Continue reading →

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Video of Nesting Great Horned Owl

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Stephen L Tabone

My last blog article was of a female Great Horned Owl on her nest that I photographed while in Florida in January. If you have not seen it and the owl images, you can by scrolling down beyond this article. When … Continue reading →

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