John’s travelogue

Wood Duck Drake(Male)

Wood Duck Drake(Male) uploaded on 2 July 2008

This duck found a mate and became a proud father this spring.

A Young Raccoon Just Hanging Out

A Young Raccoon Just Hanging Out uploaded on 2 July 2008

This raccoon was just ralxing and trying to stay cool on a hot summer afternoon in the Largo Nature Preserve.

Great Egret With A Large Breakfast

Great Egret With A Large Breakfast uploaded on 2 July 2008

Great egrets are similar in size to great blue herons and are very skilled at catching large fish by wading very slowly through the shallows.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron uploaded on 2 July 2008

One of the tallest wading birds, these herons are an impressive sight and will eat quite large fish.

Brown Lizard On Oak Tree

Brown Lizard On Oak Tree uploaded on 2 July 2008

A variety of small lizards are common throughout Florida.

A Preening Anhingha, or Snake Bird

A Preening Anhingha, or Snake Bird uploaded on 2 July 2008

These birds are more at home under the water than in the air. They have no oil on their feathers to make it easier for them to submerge and are superb fishermen.

Old One-Eye

Old One-Eye uploaded on 2 July 2008

This large alligator has lived in the pond at the Largo Nature Preserve for the past six years.

A Common Moorhen With Freshly Hatched Chicks

A Common Moorhen With Freshly Hatched Chicks uploaded on 2 July 2008

These birds are very common in the sunshine state and breed throughout the year, building nests in the grass and rushes at water's edge.

Dew-Dropped Morning Grass At Largo Nature Preserve

Dew-Dropped Morning Grass At Largo Nature Preserve uploaded on 2 July 2008

Florida's usual high humidity often means dew covered mornings.

Largo Nature Preserve Foot And Bike Trail

Largo Nature Preserve Foot And Bike Trail uploaded on 2 July 2008

This paved and divided trail winds around the outer boundary of the Nature Preserve at Largo Central park.

John Rivard

John Rivard has been a member since 13 June 2008 and goes by digimax7.

Currently in Clearwater, Florida.

I am a photographer/writer living in Clearwater, Florida. I like to explore the boundaries of communication and promote environmental awareness. I try to always have a camera and pen & paper with me. I like to travel slow whenever possible because usually the trip is as interesting as the destination. I am also a chef with an adventurous palette and make a point of trying as much local food as possible. At home, birds are the main focus of my photography because they are everywhere in the sunshi

You can also find John at www.FloridaImageTools.com.