Bunche Beach Preserve Dedication

In the age of segregation in the United States, greatness and legacy was born. Ranger Hitchcock with Lee County Parks and Recreation above was photographed at San Carlos Bay: Bunch Beach Preserve in June 2010.In southwest Florida, in 1949, a half acre parcel of land was purchased on San Carlos Bay by those with foresight in Lee County which would in the following year be dedicated to Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche and was called Bunche Beach.At its dedication, an estimated 3000 people certainly reveled...

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Florida Rainy Season

Just in time, the rainy season in southwest Florida brings relief from hot temperatures in the late afternoon. The wildlife photographer above was photographed at Little Estero Lagoon in June 2010.This past week only allowed one trip to see some wildlife action going on in the area which was again chosen as Estero Lagoon at Fort Myers Beach.The sky on that day appeared favorable for what I thought would be a great evening of wildlife observation and photography, but the storm that developed from...

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Little Estero Lagoon North And South

Wildlife activity at Little Estero Lagoon was so interesting to me last week that I was compelled to return. The Tricolored Heron above was photographed at Little Estero Lagoon in June 2010.These treks have been relatively unusual for me as I haven't made a diligent effort before now to see what might be happening at the critical wildlife area in the summer months.Although I again observed the Least Tern in flight almost immediately having a very limited view of the beach, I chose to stay in the...

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Surf And Turf

A look at a recent blog entry by bird enthusiast and insomniac, Tom Obrock, on his way to the Keys for sighting of another lifer, made note of his observations at Little Estero Lagoon this past week. The Reddish Egret above was photographed at Little Estero Lagoon in June 2010.Tom's report of fledglings of shorebirds seen led to my interest to document what might be happening at the Little Estero Critical Wildlife area this week.Little Estero Lagoon is an unassuming beach venue that should not...

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