

Some of the resident reptiles – besides gators.
“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/
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.)
“Sometimes I’ve believed as many as six unbelievable things before breakfast.” – Lewis Carroll
What a magnificent creature!
Quote found at http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/belief/
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/
“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
“Still around the corner may wait, A new road or a secret gate.” J. R. R. Tolkien
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/new_3.html