Even though I hike some of the same trails from week to week, things are constantly changing.
This summer, I've had to stick to some of the trails that provide shade.
And it's nice to walk on the paved trails where there are fewer pesky bugs. I prefer those that take me deep into the forest.
But even though it's hot and humid here in Florida, I still like to get out.
Loggerhead Shrike
After I stay inside for a day or two, I'm looking out the window to see if there is any sign of a breeze!
White-tailed Deer
This deer was standing so still, I'm surprised I saw it!
These are some of the things I've seen on my hikes this week.
And for changes?
A lot of you commented that this looked like a Snowy Owl.
And it looks even more like an Owl this week. (It's actually a web of caterpillars, a very LARGE web!)
And the Lion's Ear wildflower I showed a week or so ago, is starting to dry and droop.
I can report that my Jeep is even dirtier and dustier now too. But that just makes it look better I think!
Photos taken from hikes at Halpata Tastanaki Preserve, the Pruitt Trailhead, and the Florida Trails, 49th Ave trailhead.
37 comments:
...the deer photo are fabulous.
the web does look like a snowy owl, but more like a ghost to me. I don't do webs of any kind but this one is really interesting. even when you go to the same place, it is always different because of the time of day, the light, the sky all things that change the looks of even a simple tree or DEER. love the deer photos
You are an intrepid hiker eager to walk no matter what. That deer certainly is lovely with those long eyelashes.
Great shot of the deer! Hopefully in another month our hot weather will be cooling off!
Nice series of photos, I rather go out in the cool rather than walk around in the heat. I must admit from a distance I thought it might be an eagle but suspected it was a web We have webs like that teaming with caterpillars
A dusty Jeep means you've been off adventuring! Walking when it's too hot is uncomfortable, and a little breeze makes things so much better. That caterpillar web sure does look like an owl! Enjoy your weekend.
Lovely to see your deer photographs.
All the best Jan
You are a brave hiker.
Me encanta salir a pasear contigo. Feliz fin de semana.
All your photos are fabulous. You can walk the same walk every day and it will be a little different each time.
I love your photos and the deer is so pretty. I also love your bright red jeep! Cooler weather is coming... just a few more weeks, I hope!
It does make your Jeep look better. I agree. And don't I know it, that the same trail looks different everyday every hour. I've been walking in the same area for 30 years and every day I shoot new pictures. Have a great Sunday
Beautiful pictures of the shrike and the deer.
You live in a beautiful area.
Greetings Irma
That web is amazing. From far away it does look like an owl.
Awesome shot of the deer.
I was thinking how clean your jeep looked. If you compare it to how a lot of people keep their vehicles around here, it's almost spotless.
Hello,
that is a cool looking web, shaped like an owl. I love the Shrike and the cute deer. The sky photo is beautiful, a lovely day for a walk. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend.
Your hiking area looks so beautiful. Great sightings and gorgeous pics!
Another wonderful post!
I am always amazed at how much things can change in such a short span of time when we visit the same places throughout the year. I guess that's what keeps us coming back to those places!
Hike early and hike often.
It's a good weekend down here. Take good care.
Beautiful!
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Hello Diane, :=) Your lovely deer photos are my favourite this week, but great shots of the Shrike.
Have a very good week.
All the best.
Thank you for sharing, Diane this amazing post. Your hike was surely a great pleasure. I believe it. The gentle eyes of a deer are unforgettable.
Have a wonderful weekend and a good week.
I love getting out on the trails with you!!--- lots to see and wonder about and learn and ENJOY fresh air but gosh yes-- it is still so hot and humid here. Love the deer pictures! Oh I noticed your new header right away---i just a day or 2 ago was outside photographing a big mushroom that had sprung up!--- I haven't uploaded the pictures yet so don't know if they turned out good. Have a great sunny weekend!
Awesome nature shots ~ especially like the deer photos and the snowy owl is awesome ~ thanks ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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I'm impressed that you get out in such hot humid weather. Love the pics of the deer.
It's always so good to get outdoors!! Great images of the shrike, but honestly ...stellar deer photos!!
Thanks, as always, for linking in this week!
i too am impressed that you are able to walk in florida's hot and humid weather. i think i am one of those that commented that the web of caterpillars looked like a snowy owl!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the deer...they are always a favorite!! awesome captures of the loggerhead shrike!!
I love the “Owl” made of caterpillars. It does look like a bird, LOL.
I love the photos of the web, the bird, and the deer. It's nice to get out for those hikes even though it's hot out. I hope you are enjoying the weekend Diane.
I enjoyed looking at the photos of your hike. It's nice to get out and take walks in nature. I hope you are having a nice weekend Diane.
Oh, that White-tailed Deer makes my heart sing. She looks like a young one, and so cute. The Lion's Ear wildflower is unusual. Yes, that still looks like an owl to me haha. Lots of wonderful sightings on this hike.
Have a splendid week ahead, Diane.
~Sheri
Love the Shrike. A couple of species live in Finland too.
They are funny little raptors. 😆
How nice to see the Loggerhead Shrike. Thatis one I have not seen before. We used to have shrikes, but a different one, but this year I have not seen any. :(
aww... you can take picture of deer very close.... excellent shots.
Have a wonderful weekend
oh to see those deer in the wild must be amazing. A bit like our kangaroos here I imagine. I agree, paths you visit often are always changing sometimes in only subtle ways. Happy hiking, stay safe and thank you for visiting my blog last week. We have been away and I am only just catching up.
You are blessed with paved trails to walk on. We are now in the rainy season but we still have hot sun. Beautiful bird and the deer has such a sweet face. I too thought it is an owl. I am always attracted to red vehicles. Have a great new week.
That is a fine looking jeep!
It's true, isn't it, that nature changes almost every day.
I like the new header!
A dirty Jeep shows that you're using it the way you should! Yay! The big giant owl is growing every day! I like hiking (or walking in my case) familiar trails and totally agree that there is something different every time!
I admire that you can hike during the heat. Wonderful sightings and great captures.
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