Category Archives: Wildlife

Animal #55 — California Sea Lion

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Roger

zalophus californianus Tuesday, February 12, 2012 Casa Beach — La Jolla, California We went to La Jolla one evening while at the conference in San Diego. The Children’s Pool has been taken over by Harbor Seals. On the nearby rocks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Animal #55 — California Sea Lion

Praying Mantis

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Roger

They don’t bite, exactly. But this one gave me a good jab in the finger when I plucked it off a grass stem and dropped it on the chair. It immediately assumed this stance to let me know it would … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Praying Mantis

Brown Snake

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Roger

I spotted the largest Brown Snake I’ve ever seen on the trail at Moraine Hills State Park — it was about 14 inches long. I picked it up and held it on the seat of the chair. It writhed around … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | 1 Comment

What the Storm Blew In

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Roger

This Great Horned Owl spent the day in the trees just behind our house. He didn’t move, even when my neighbor’s two dogs walked right underneath him.

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on What the Storm Blew In

Bird #448 — Limpkin

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Roger

Aramus (unknown origin) guarauna (Brazilian name of the bird) Friday, January 14, 2011 — 3:15 pm Orlando, Florida — Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort I wasn’t doing much birding at this point in my life. I’d started my blog and begun … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Bird #448 — Limpkin