Snowy Egret, holding steady in the sea. Coquina Beach, July 4, 2022
We headed to the beach early enough that it only took @6 minutes from Wildewood to see the rising sun's exquisite light play in the sea.
Waves coming and going.
Like this Black-Crowned Night Heron. Landed on the Woodlawn side.
Then turned around and flew off!
That quick peek was the opposite of this nursery of raccoon kits. Four of them watched us watch them with equal curiosity. We were looking from inside our place.
Then they dispersed. It felt like Where's Waldo? trying to find them. (Their nest is high in the Laurel Oak tree. A squirrel nest is on the opposite side of the tree.)
Marc Holtsberg said he was at the Springlakes pool when this male Pileated Woodpecker lit nearby.
A juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron visited Deb Coomer.
The Zinnia I planted a few springs ago said on its container that they could grow to 4 feet. They are that tall! I only planted a few. They self-seed. Plus birds eat and disperse their seeds, so there are now some along the pond edge.
Summer rains bring rainbows. Have you ever thought about what makes a rainbow? Just right atmosphere, amount of light and water, temperature? It appears, but it's intangible. As soon as one of the factors contributing to it is missing, the rainbow disappears.
Last and important.
Summer also includes a family of Coyote nearby. (I've written about coyote HERE). Neighbors report 3 very active, cute cubs. BUT, we need your help to keep a safe environment for our residents, pets, and wildlife. How to help? It is so important that you do not feed any wildlife. No bird seed. No bird feeders. No feeding peanuts to squirrels. If you eat lunch on your front garden, patio, or courtyard, double check that no food is outdoors. Please tell your neighbors nearby and in other villages.
Additional help:
Wash your recycling materials before placing them in the bin. (This is required by the County, too.)
No containers with food waste in recycling bins.
PS Our WS2A Board and HOA will share care and guidance information regarding Coyotes with residents and other HOAs.
