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2 1 American Alligator

American Alligator

by ceherzogFlorida, USA

Myakka Park has thousands of alligators!

3 2 White Peacock

White Peacock

by tp91395Sarasota, Florida, USA

Found near Myakka lake. Found in the

0 7 unknown palm tree

unknown palm tree

by dcslaughBradenton, Florida, USA

What is the ring of stuff around the tree?

0 1 Spotting

Spotting

by mattmademediaSarasota, Florida, USA

0 0 unknown toadstool

unknown toadstool

by dcslaughFlorida, USA

Myakka River State Park.

1 0 American Alligator

American Alligator

by Bird nutSarasota, Florida, USA

Myakka State Park

1 0 Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

L 8 3/4", Male black w/ red shoulder patch, female dark brown, heavily streaked.

5 2 Indian Blanketflower

Indian Blanketflower

by geertvdSarasota, Florida, USA

Found this flower at the entrance of the

0 0 Roseate Spoonbill

Roseate Spoonbill

by iBirdLoverSarasota, Florida, USA

0 0 Turkey

Turkey

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State Park, Florida.

0 0 Alligator

Alligator

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State Park, Florida.

1 0 Alligator

Alligator

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State Park, Florida.

0 0 Turkey

Turkey

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State park, Florida.

2 1 Viceroy

Viceroy

by tp91395Sarasota, Florida, USA

Found in the Myakka River State Park.

0 0 unknown lichen

unknown lichen

by dcslaughFlorida, USA

Myakka River State Park. "Nature Trail."

0 0 Shoestring Fern

Shoestring Fern

by ceherzogNorth Port, Florida, USA

Epiphytic fern found growing upon Sabal palmetto in Florida.

1 0 Common Snapping Turtle

Common Snapping Turtle

by Cody09Sarasota, Florida, USA

This was seen at Myakka River State Park.

4 2 Red-shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawk

by Cody09Sarasota, Florida, USA

This was seen at Myakka River State Park

6 8 Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

L 27" WS 69" Feeds on carrion & refuse.

0 1 Black Vulture

Black Vulture

by tp91395Sarasota, Florida, USA

Found roosting in a tree at Myakka River ...

21 5 Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Wetland near Myakka Park

2 3 Boat-tailed Grackle (female, Gulf form)

Boat-tailed Grackle (female, Gulf form)

by tp91395Sarasota, Florida, USA

Found in myakka state forest in Florida.

0 0 Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State Park, ...

0 0 Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

by Clint3Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted at Myakka River State Park, Florida.

0 0 Little Blue Heron

Little Blue Heron

by hmtreviSarasota, Florida, USA

Myakka River State Park, FL

1 0 Green Lynx Spider

Green Lynx Spider

by Mary Henschel ChadseyFlorida, USA

About 1/2 inch long spider in the woods at

2 2 American alligator

American alligator

by tp91395Florida, USA

Approximately 10 or 12 feet long.

0 1 pearl crescent butterfly

pearl crescent butterfly

by Michelle69Myakka City, Florida, United States

very accommodating to my camera lens

1 2 Florida Banded Water Snake

Florida Banded Water Snake

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Beautiful aquatic snake...feeds on fish & frogs. Often mistaken for a pit viper.

1 0 Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Iridescent green Scarab beetle...I noticed the pig manure rolling around in ...

6 8 White Peacock

White Peacock

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

A brush-foot butterfly, 2-2.5"

5 2 Wood Stork nestlings

Wood Stork nestlings

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Black flight feathers & tail contrast with white body. Adult has bald grayish ...

1 0 Red Admiral

Red Admiral

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Common & widespread, the caterpillars of the Red Admiral feed on Nettles.

37 15 Great Egret nestlings

Great Egret nestlings

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Large white heron with heavy yellow bill, blackish legs & feet.

0 2 Fish Crow

Fish Crow

by dcslaughFlorida, USA

on the grass on a farm not far from the

0 0 Dixie Iris

Dixie Iris

by Anna WilsonSarasota, Florida, USA

Native perennial Florida herb to about 3 feet high. Purple flowers produced in ...

0 0 American Wigeon

American Wigeon

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

A short & thick Dabbling Duck. They are also noted pirates...it loves to steal ...

0 1 American Alligator

American Alligator

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

you want to see them in our area Myakka ...

1 0 Northern Pintail

Northern Pintail

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Slim and long-necked, the Northern Pintail has a distinctive silhouette. The ...

1 0 American White Pelican

American White Pelican

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

Breeding on lakes throughout the northern Great Plains and mountain West, the ...

1 0 Black Vulture

Black Vulture

by alicelongmartinSarasota, Florida, USA

Grey head, White-tipped wings, huge wing span. Does more floating than flapping ...

2 1 Rooster

Rooster

by alicelongmartinSarasota, Florida, USA

If you look carefully at the first picture he is crowing for all he is worth, ...

0 1 Swamp Rosemallow

Swamp Rosemallow

by tibipradaSarasota, Florida, USA

is a species of flowering plant in the okra family, Malvaceae, that is endemic ...

1 0 racoon (albinism)

racoon (albinism)

by tsawyer418Sarasota, Florida, United States

Just an ordinary racoon with albinism. Not an albino.

2 3 American Avocet

American Avocet

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

With its elegant profile and striking coloration, the American Avocet is unique ...

2 2 Grey Catbird

Grey Catbird

by ceherzogSarasota, Florida, USA

L 8 1/2" Plain dark grey bird with black cap. Most often recognized by it's ...

2 1 Christmas Wreath Lichen

Christmas Wreath Lichen

by artsechildFlorida, USA

Flat, pale green lichen growing in mostly round or amorphous pattern on the ...

6 4 Eastern Grey Squirrel

Eastern Grey Squirrel

by Anna WilsonSarasota, Florida

Head-body L 23 to 30 cm, tail L19 to 25 cm and the adult weight varies between ...

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