A Visiting Owl

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I walked to the edge of a wildlife reserve next to my home yesterday afternoon. It was 2pm, hot and sunny. I heard a soft animal sound and when I looked up there it was...a big old owl! I do not know what type it is and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might know. I often hear hoot owls in the reserve during the night but they have a different sound then the one I saw in the daylight. There is such an abundance of wildlife here in Florida and it is great fun to see something one has not encountered before.

Monkeys, Monkeys...Everywhere

It seemed as though everywhere we looked we saw monkeys in the Manuel Antonio area of Costa Rica. The howlers were noisy and the whitefaced and spider monkeys were cute as can be. These little guys liked people and were not afraid at all.

Just hangin' around outside the open air restaurant of the hotel where we stayed in Quepos

Too cute!

Heading to the park in Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio National Park is a beautiful part of Costa Rica. The above photos were taken in the park and surrounding areas. Wish I could be walking that beach right now! Buying a sarong from the friendly locals would be fun too!! Click the photos to enlarge for better viewing.

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers, Florida

Serene and Peaceful

Ibis

One Mile Walkway Through The Slough

Happy Turtle

Giant White Egret

This natural wildlife preserve is a wonderful place to visit. There is much to see and there are many places to sit if you decide to meditate or you just want to listen to the sound of silence. There are guides to show you around or you can go alone at your own pace. Don't forget your camera!

Exotic Flower

This is one of the very rare flowers in nature. The Parrot Flower from Thailand. Click to enlarge.

Ashes and Snow

The Ashes and Snow web site is remarkable! The photography is stunning and the music is perfect for exploring the various pages. Ashes and Snow is supported by the Rolex Institute. As you explore you will find that some of the photos you click on will have beautiful verbal messages. I can not imagine how all of this was put together but I am so glad it was. So...turn your audio on and start your own journey through the animal kingdom. I hope it brings you as much pleasure as it does me. Enjoy.