The Daily Bucket is a regular series from the Backyard Science group. Here we talk about Mother Nature in all her glory, especially the parts that live nearby. So let us know (as close as you are comfortable) where you are and what's going on around you. What's the weather like? Seen any interesting plants, bugs or critters? Are there birds at your feeders? Deer, foxes or peahens in your yard? Seen any cool rocks or geological features? Post your observations and notes here. And photos. We like lots of photos. :)
Just some photos from a recent walk at Sawgrass Lake in St Pete FL:
A Limpkin fishing next to a group of White Ibis.
Wood Stork hunts fish further downstream.
Spatterdock, the native Florida equivalent of Water Lilies.
There's always an Anhinga hanging around.
A Redbellied Turtle who woke from his winter nap long enough to snack on some water plants.
A humungous fungus among us. Dinnerplate-sized shelf mushroom.
A yearling Alligator snoozes.
Well-camouflaged Brown Anole.
Spoonbill poses for me.
And now it's your turn: what's up in your neck of the woods? :)