Heron Breakfast

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Got em – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Now What? – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” –Chinese Proverb

Check out the heron’s eye in the first pic. Looks like some sort of protective eye lid while he struggles with the snake. In the second pic he’s trying to figure out how to eat it.

Quote found at http://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2013/05/28/inspirational-quotes/

White Top Sedge

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White Top Sedge – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Tight Crop White top sedge.

This is a new to me interesting flower. The flower is actually the tiny blooms in the center. The leaves turn white much like a poinsettia.  And as always in the ecosystem there are spider webs and a tiny beetle like creature in residence. (see tight crop.)

Wildflower Wednesday

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Bees and Thistle – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Thistle – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Thist;e to bee – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent. – Billy Sunday

While beautiful, this plant looks like it could hurt you.

Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/wildflowers/

Pretty Birds

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Pair of Glossies = Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015
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Heron Among the Pickerel Weed – Orlando Wetlands Park – July 2015

“How different every hour is from the one before!”- Marty Rubin

Getting into the summer groove, it seems the wildflowers are on their second bloom, and the birds are leaving their nests.

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/newness