The Daily Bucket is a regular series from the Backyard Science group. Here we talk about Mother Nature in all her glory, especially the parts that live nearby. So let us know (as close as you are comfortable) where you are and what's going on around you. What's the weather like? Seen any interesting plants, bugs or critters? Are there birds at your feeders? Deer, foxes or peahens in your yard? Seen any cool rocks or geological features? Post your observations and notes here. And photos. We like lots of photos. :)
Just a few photos from my walk around Crescent Lake:
A Cormorant flying low over the water.
Another Cormorant on the hunt.
A Grebe out on the lake.
Gulls checking to see if I have anything for them.
A Blue Jay who has found some dinner.
This looks an awful lot like a Yellow-Bellied Slider, which is not supposed to be native to Pinellas County. It may be a released pet.
The always-photogenic Anhinga.
And an Osprey watches me from atop a lightpole.
And now it's your turn: what's up in your neck of the woods? :)