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Attracting Pollinators to Your Florida Garden

Interested in attracting awesome pollinators like Bumblebees, Hummingbirds, and Metallic Sweat Bees to your property? If so, you’ll want to make sure you incorporate some of these pollinators’ favorite plants into your landscaping.  Florida native plants and Florida-friendly plants are the best places to start when considering which plants to add to your property. Native … Continue reading Attracting Pollinators to Your Florida Garden

Protected & Restored Areas Around Greater Tampa Bay – On Assignment for Tampa Bay Estuary Program

The greater Tampa Bay area boasts many healthy ecosystems and an abundance of wildlife thanks to a number of government agencies, organizations, and volunteers who have committed endless time and money to conserve this part of Florida.  Tampa Bay Estuary Program is a fantastic organization that is actually a partnership of several local counties, cities, … Continue reading Protected & Restored Areas Around Greater Tampa Bay – On Assignment for Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Amazing Wildlife Interactions You Can Observe in Florida — Alligators Courting & Mating

Here in Florida, we have some outstanding wildlife you can see while on the trails. American alligators – my favorite wild animals – are prevalent throughout the state and are incredibly interesting to observe. They really have some cool behavioral signals, which are particularly obvious during spring and early summer when they are courting and … Continue reading Amazing Wildlife Interactions You Can Observe in Florida — Alligators Courting & Mating

Enjoy More Time Outside With The Help of This DIY Mosquito Repellent

I’ve been spending a lot of time in my garden lately, which is great, but also means I’m around a lot of mosquitos. While I encounter mosquitos during many outdoor adventures, I find it extra annoying to get all bit up when casually enjoying my backyard. However, I also don’t want to put on DEET … Continue reading Enjoy More Time Outside With The Help of This DIY Mosquito Repellent

How to Get Your Wildlife Fix During the Coronavirus Pandemic

While you are home social-distancing yourself during the Coronavirus pandemic, you might find yourself feeling disconnected from wildlife. I know I’m certainly missing the wildlife I usually see when I’m out on the trails. Luckily, there are some ways we can all de-stress and enjoy some wildlife from our homes during this strange time.  Here … Continue reading How to Get Your Wildlife Fix During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Urban Wildlife Photography – Making the Most of Being a Wildlife Photographer in the City

I currently live in a highly developed area of Tampa, Florida and am a good 35 minutes away from any form of wilderness. So, what do I do when I feel like spotting some wildlife but don’t have the time to travel beyond South Tampa? I grab a camera and head to some of the … Continue reading Urban Wildlife Photography – Making the Most of Being a Wildlife Photographer in the City