This morning was my 3rd visit to Ocala National Forest in a week after not visiting for probably 10 years. I was able to photograph another bear. Still distant but a little closer. I got a ton of good Florida Scrub Jay pictures. Ocala National Forest supports the largest single population, estimated at over 1,000 to 1,750 family groups. My 4th time photographing them this year after a long hiatus. I maybe had 10 decent pics of them before my recent trips. The last sighting today was this younger Gopher Tortoise. The weather was a little cooler this morning so unfortunately no snakes this time.
Florida Black Bear crossing the road.
Florida Scrub Jay framed by leaves.
Florida Scrub Jay framed by leaves.
Three Florida Scrub Jays in a a tree.
Florida Scrub Jays sharing a perch.
Florida Scrub Jays sharing a perch.
Florida Scrub Jay on perch and one flying away.
Young Gopher Tortoise
Young Gopher Tortoise
Bears, scrub Jay and Gopher tortoise. What a collection of Florida critters. Really nice pictures.