Red-Shouldered Hawks in Florida: A Familiar Forest Raptor

I was driving home on Ocean Blvd. in Atlantic Beach and spotted two very majestic-looking birds on a street sign. I later learned they were red-shouldered hawks, are the most common raptors in the state. If you spend time near wetlands, wooded neighborhoods, or forest edges in Florida, you might have heard the sharp, ringing … Continue reading Red-Shouldered Hawks in Florida: A Familiar Forest Raptor

A Florida Osprey and a Floppy Fish

While we were leaving the beach yesterday, we saw big osprey fly overhead with a fish in its claws. The bird decided to stop and eat his fish on top of a telephone pole. I kept waiting for the floppy fish to drop, but he had a good hold of it! Check out the video … Continue reading A Florida Osprey and a Floppy Fish

Majestic Encounters: Bald Eagles in Atlantic Beach, Florida

It's always exciting to spot a Bald Eagle in our neighborhood! They're just so big and regal looking, like you just want to shout "'Merica!" every time you see one. I've never spotted one so close to the house before. I tried to get a good video, but I also didn't want to get too … Continue reading Majestic Encounters: Bald Eagles in Atlantic Beach, Florida