Friend of Stateparks Photo Gallery
Photographer: Barbara Bowen
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Barred owl
This barred owl was still awake as we arrived at sunrise to photograph wildlife.
Duel Flight
As we arrived in the early morning to begin our hike, we spotted over 30 Sandhill Crane at the edge of Myakka Lake.
Green Anole in Golden Rod
It was Thanksgiving Weekend when we hiked the Bee Island Loop Trail. This green anole was hiding in the Golden Rod while hiking the rare dry prairie habitat.
Great Horned Owl
After a long day in the forest this great horned own perched himself on a nearby tree as the sun was setting.
Gulf Frittiliary on a butterfly weed
The brightly colored butterfly weed grow in the sandhill habit of the Withlacoochee State Forest
Swallow-tailed kite eating
In July, the swallow tailed kites gather to migrate back to South America for the winter.
Red Cockaded Woodpecker feeding his young
The Federally Red cockaded woodpeckers begin nesting in April. This RCW adult brought an insect back to his offspring.
Flashing the Red Cockade
The male Red Cockaded Wookpecker will flash his red cockaded to warn you if you are in his territory.
Pair of Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies
Swarms of swallow-tailed butterflies were flying over the boggy wildflowers.
