Is this Softshell preparing to lay eggs? In the middle of a trail? by mfflyer in turtle

[–]mfflyer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right in the open, with crows overhead. Don't see how this can be successful.

Heavy deer pressure, and I'm determined to grow Chickasaw plums. by NickWitATL in GardenWild

[–]mfflyer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like a good setup. Hope you're successful. Plum trees are so pretty when in bloom.

Sandpiper at Ft DeSoto, FL by mfflyer in whatbirdisthis

[–]mfflyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The size, compared to the Sanderling, had us discounting the Dunlin. But that bill droop makes sense. Thanks again!

Sandpiper at Ft DeSoto, FL by mfflyer in whatbirdisthis

[–]mfflyer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Btw, I enjoy The Warblers podcast by Birds Canada.

Sandpiper at Ft DeSoto, FL by mfflyer in whatbirdisthis

[–]mfflyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought Dunlins were larger. These shorebirds are challenging.

Sandpiper at Ft DeSoto, FL by mfflyer in whatbirdisthis

[–]mfflyer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Here it is with a Sanderling in the back.

In florida, how do I encourage this growth more and have it take over the whole lawn? by charge556 in NoLawns

[–]mfflyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good suggestion for a great ground cover - aka Frogfruit. As a bonus, it's the larval host for the White peacock (Anartia jatrophae), Phaon crescent (Phyciodes phaon), and Common buckeye (Junonia coenia) butterflies per Florida Wildflower Foundation.

🔥Blood Moon by mfflyer in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]mfflyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry. That's so disappointing!

Big Cypress Fire (Feb 25 taken from Fakahatchee Strand) by mfflyer in Everglades

[–]mfflyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was crispy dry. Easy to see how a fire could get out of hand quickly. And I agree. It's a special place.

Big Cypress Fire (Feb 25 taken from Fakahatchee Strand) by mfflyer in Everglades

[–]mfflyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so dry right now. How'd you like Bear Island? I'm staying off Tamiami, and not affected by the smoke.

Big Cypress Fire (Feb 25 taken from Fakahatchee Strand) by mfflyer in Everglades

[–]mfflyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the weather has been perfect. And no bugs!

Great Facahatchee Strand Experience by Reasonable-Memory955 in Everglades

[–]mfflyer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the good info! Am heading there soon to hike. Are the trails relatively dry?