We go to Blue Run Park about once a week during hiking season. There are
several trails and so much nature to observe.
It's always different, even from week to week. I've mentioned this before,
but our favorite hike is on the paved trail, heading West to the
Withlacoochee River bridge. The Swamp is on the left (where there is a big
alligator hanging out lately, very near the trail...oh my!), the Rainbow
River running on the right.
"The Rainbow River is formed by a first magnitude spring (Rainbow Springs)
that is ranked fourth in the state for volume of discharge. In addition to
the springs located at the headwaters, there are many smaller springs that
discharge from numerous caves, rock crevices, and sand boils the entire
length of the river. The Rainbow River is a gently winding river that is 5.7
miles long and merges with the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon, Florida."
Taken from the website
HERE.
We'll just stay with photos taken on the Rainbow River today!
This Pied-billed Grebe found him a tasty treat in the river.
He was having a time trying to get it to go down! lol
He finally got tired of posing for photos! lol
Other sightings....
White Ibis
Little Blue Heron
and a fishing boat.
You already know what the big scary alligator looks like so we'll skip him
today!
How about this instead....for Halloween?
43 comments:
...what a gorgeous place!!!
That first picture is so pretty with the clouds reflecting on the water.
Good morning, Beautiful photos-really enjoyed them-hugs
Hello,
I enjoy following you on your hike at the Blue Run Park. The Pied-billed Grebe is adorable. Great photos of the White Ibis and Little Blue Heron. The dog must enjoy going out on the fishing boat. Happy Halloween! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, I appreciate your comment.
Great series of photos!
Love the Grebe!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Beautiful! I always enjoy your photos, my friend. And your Halloween header?? LOVE! Happy Halloween!
Kudos on the to Ibis standing in the water photos they are absolutely gorgeous! And I always tried to get my husband to go to Rainbow Springs because we passed the exit every time we went over to Ormond Beach we would pass it and I'd say we need to on the way home to go there and see it this is proof we should have
Cute Header...
Pretty name for spring and river...
Solch idyllische Landschaft.....eine wundervolle Fotoserie.
LG. Karin M.
Hello Diane,:=) What a wonderful place to see water birds. Your images are all so good. I especially liked the Pied-Billed Grebe wrestling with the small lobster or large prawn.Beautiful shots of the Heron, and White Ibis. and the man fishing in his boat. It's such a tranquil scene. I hope he or his dog didn't fall in the water. I wouldn't go in a boat like his because of the dreaded alligator, you never know what could happen!!:=)
A beautiful area for a walk. Lovely photos!
Oh no!!!!---I WANTED TO see the big scary alligator!!! Ha ha ha LOL love the pictures and LOVE HIKING with yall!! Hey Diane wouldn't it be something if we got to go hiking together someday? We would have so much fun! Well I bet we would be so dang busy talking-----we would not get much hiking done !! Ha ha lol happy weekend! Hugs!
I'd love to explore that place Diane. As you say, I can see how there will be something different every time you go because of all the food for both birds and animals. I've never seen Pied-billed Grebe but I know they have quite a large bill to cope with those tasty prawns.
Wonderful images Diane, my favourites are White Ibis and the Pied-billed Grebe, glorious.
Hi,Diane...Fabulous pictures!!!I need to come here more times...Such beauty!Hugs and blessings.
That area is so beautiful!
The Pied-billed Grebe seems to always find a way to make us smile. The tranquil water, the birds, the fisherman - that's our Florida!
Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Beautiful photos! I especially liked the little Blue Heron. My first time seeing a blue one! The trail was so scenic and pretty. I am glad you did not encounter the Alligator!!! Love, Aunt Helen
Wow! Great nature shots ~ and sweet photos of our feathered friends ~ Love the Bear for Halloween ~ Xo
Living in the moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Great shots especially of the Grebe!
Fantastic shots, love the Grebe. Have a great weekend!
What a gorgeous place for a hike.
fantastic photos of your favorite hiking place!
What is it? A bear? Thank you for not showing the big alligator!
Boo, indeed! That bear is terrifying! Be careful on that trail. You don't want to see the gator crossing in front of you, and then look behind ya and there is the bear! Happy Halloween!
Interesting pictures! Happy Halloween!
Love the little blue heron, who doesn't live here and is really...blue! 💙
Happy Sunday! 😊
Beautiful shots! I especially liked the Pied-billed Grebe's treat and the reflections.
The man with his dog on the boat ... when all else is scary it is nice to see serene. :)
I hope the grebe is able to get that crayfish down. I watched some gulls eating crayfish and it reminded me their stomach enzymes are quite different from our own. They swallow it down with muck clinging to it and suffer no ill effects.
I can understand why you two go there often!! Each turn brings something to marvel!! Except for the Halloween 'gator!!
Thanks for linking in this week.
Great photos. I love Grebes, but rarely get photos of them, because they are very elusive. Happy Halloween!
I'm shopping for a camera for myself for Christmas this year. have always admired your photos. What kind of camera do you use?
Amazing you caught the grebe having a crayfish lunch!
I love the bird photos, and I LOVE THE BEAR PHOTO! Happy Halloween to you, hugs, Edna B.
Diane, you see so much beautiful wildlife (except for the alligator). Thanks for sharing it with us. xo Laura
Lovely photos of course and I enjoy looking at them all. It is always extra interesting to see birds with prey too. Meanwhile, I must ask, what does it feel like to be allergic to sugar? Is it the usual kind of symptoms? Anyway, I'm glad you can find lots of great recipes including that delectable cake. Boo to you too!
Beauty all around us... we just have to look! Thanks for taking us along on your hikes! Your photos are always lovely. xo
Love the 1st photo with lovely reflection in the water. Do be careful with the alligator. Ha ha... not a very spooky "Boo" for Halloween. Have a great new week.
such pretty reflections in your first image!! great captures of the grebe, isn't it wonderful when you get a little something extra with a picture!? i always enjoy seeing the ibis as i don't see them here!!
i had a busy weekend and did not have time to visit - that's a good thing, right??
Rainbow River, great name for a wonderful place :)
Wow! Gorgeous photos, Diane!
Lovely photos at the Rainbow River, especially the White Ibis. I like that fishing boat picture too. It's kind of mysterious with all the greenery around the fisherman. The first photo with the reflection of the clouds in the water is really nice too!
~Sheri
Siempre son preciosos tus paseos. Besos.
I am smiling at all these photos. Bears are dear to my heart - at a distance ;) - so thank you for closing with him/her.
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