ADDITIONAL PICTURES TAKEN AT THE RESERVE - ALL PHOTOS WERE TAKEN BY DENNIS!

UPDATE ON KIOTIE

What a change in a "little" puppy that was suppose to stay around 5 pounds.  He is now
about 8 & 1/2 pounds and from the size of his feet, he's got a ways to go yet.  When we're on the sofa he likes to climb up behind our neck and shoulders and just lay there irritating us.  He's going to puppy obedience classes now but I'm not sure if he can "teach us" anything in 7 weeks or not.

5-20-2012 PHOTOS DENNY TOOK AT THE CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE!

LOVE THE VARIETY - ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY DENNIS

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MORE BIRD PHOTOS FROM THE CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE ALL TAKEN BY DENNIS.

IT'S NOT JUST BIRDS AT THE RESERVE - PICTURES TAKEN BY DENNIS.

Sandhill Crane Family - ALL PICTURES TAKEN BY DENNIS.

I first saw this Sandhill Crane Family on 4-5-2012 and have watched them

on several occasions over the next few weeks.   It was really interesting watching

the little chicks (colts) grow.  Sadly, the last time I saw the family, one of the little

ones was missing.  It's not surprising but is still sad.  They would make a nice snack

for the Gators and Bobcats that share the Reserve Area.

Circle B Bar Reserve -ALL PICTURES TAKEN BY DENNIS.

10 miles from our apartment is one of the greatest birding spots in the state of Florida.

It's 12,000 plus acres located on the edge of Lake Hancock near Bartow, FL with many trails

to walk through wetland and one goes down along the edge of the lake that has literally 100's of

alligators in it.  Since finding this wonderful spot, Dennis goes several times a week to take 

pictures of the wildlife.  As it gets hotter here in Florida, the wetlands are drying up fast so we're

hoping for some rain real soon.