I don’t think so…but if you squint real hard and tilt your head a little to the right…
doesn’t this look a little like a polar bear?
No? Try again! heehee!
We DID see an Alligator on our recent hike to Blue Run in Dunnellon.
(it was a small one and far away)
We also saw a big bird fly by and land in the water plants.
We had trouble getting good photos but we are pretty sure it is an American Bittern.
This was very exciting for us because we’ve never positively identified one before!
It was a beautiful day for a hike! The highs were in the 70s!
It’s a little cooler here this weekend but still nice!
I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE
and I’d Rather B Birdin’.
39 comments:
Polar bear? Now, you are dreaming my girl. But, what a lovely post of the warmer clime.
I can almost see the polar bear but what I saw her first is a white seal. Everything's looking beautiful we're supposed to be down in the forties tomorrow so I guess you will be too
Hello, I see a slight resemblance to a polar bear. I love your American Bittern photos, great sighting. Pretty photos and scenery! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I appreciate your visit and comment too. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
YOu have a great imagination. You should read my next novel.
:)
You had me fooled for a second. I almost see your polar bear. Love the American Bittern.
Diane, Yes, it looks like a polar bear with a long neck. It's fun seeing new birds. Wow, your weather is so good for being outside. It is snowing here this morning....my brother in Alabama has more snow than we do here in Indiana. His will not last as long as ours. LOL Blessings to you and your husband, xoxo, Susie
I don't see the polar bear but some creature with big ears. LOL! Great capture of the Bittern.
I DO see the polar bear! I love how much wildlife you see and you photograph them so well!!
I'll go along with Polar Bear. But then I was born with an overactive imagination ;)
LOL - yep, I see it! Too funny. That bird is beautiful - you really got some good shots of it.
I see it! :) The tree kinda looks like it if you look just right.
Nice to see all the beautiful green.
The water is so lovely. It's been so cold here, that I haven't been out in nature much, and I really miss it. Haven't seen the American Bittern before. Yikes, that alligator! What a nice day for a hike.
Enjoy the weekend, Diane.
~Sheri
Yep great polar bear in the branch! wonderful bird photos ~
Happy Weekend to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
a polar bear, imagine that!!!! amazing photos!!!!
I did see a polar bear head in the branch!
Great finding a bittern in the long grass too!
Pretty pics. I like your idea of staying in and sipping cocoa!
Nice!!
Yes, I did see it.
Great pictures! You missed a lot of snow up here this weekend!! Bet you are happy to be back in Florida.
...I went hiking last week, no gators for me!
Ha ha I see the polar bear! Love your wildlife photos :D
Nice pictures; I like the "bear."
I am still half-asleep this morning and kind of blurred eyed, so yes! there's a polar bear!
Great photo of the Bittern
Have a wonderful day!
Love the partially hidden Bittern Diane! Awesome images.
Now, I tilted my head, twisted my eyeballs to where they crossed and I got dizzy, but all I saw was a creature from the black lagoon....like a smaller version of Loch Ness!! lol
Thanks so much for joining us birders this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'. Your contribution is always so appreciated. Have a great week ahead...enjoy those birds!!!
It DOES look like a polar bear!
I see the bear - he's gazing away from the photographer slightly.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
That is my kind of polar bear! I could sit on him! We have a coupled of inches of snow this morning. This clipper is the first of three they said. The second clipper is coming on Tuesday. Here it comes and we are ready! Enjoy your warm weather!
Yep! That's a polar bear for sure! Glad the alligator was far off. Nice post! Happy Sunday.
Hello,
I heard on the news about the big Python that the snake hunters got in Florida.
I always enjoy when you share alligator photos. ;-)
Carla
Congrats for the lifer bird! I don't know about that polar bear, but I am forever seeing alligator in Oregon (made out of roughly the same material as your polar bear ... logs along the road). And when we were in Alaska on the Denali bus, the guide said that every trip he takes someone would spot a creature he called a 'rock bear'.. (boulders on the hills that people think is a brown bear or grizzly).
It is indeed an American Bittern. Congratulations. Great bird.
How serene everything looks! Hope you've had a good week-end!
We've got snow and I've inaugurated my new winter coat, so your 70s look really good. Have a great week!
I do see the polar bear, Diane! What fun!
Well yes, I can see a slight resemblance to a polar bear!
I do like the photograph of the Bittern.
Lovely series of photographs.
All the best Jan
well, it looked like a polar bear to me...but i would not cross seeing one off the list just yet!!
your last image is beautiful!!!
Hi Dear Diane...I am so sorry that I have not been around, but life has gotten me and taken me in different directions. I am trying to keep up, but find it a little difficult, but promised myself to pull up out of it and make visits today. Those Alligators, Oh My...I love seeing them from a distance like you, but never too close. Hugs~
I wouldn't know a bittern if it bitterned me in the bottom! So hats off to you for even knowing what one looked like, much less seeing one!
Lovely photos! You captured some wonderful shots. I am so happy I came by. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. Thank you for the moments here to relax and enjoy your hike. HUGS
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