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Anhinga dries wings at Silver Springs State Park
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (57+ words) Ocala-News. com An anhinga perches along the water at Silver Springs State Park, showing off its distinctive silver-streaked wings. Often called a "snake bird" for its long neck, the anhinga frequently spreads its wings to dry after diving underwater to…...
Free class on owls, bats at Ocala park this week
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (109+ words) Ocala-News. com Ocala's Programs in the Parks continues this week with a free session at a local park where visitors will learn about owls and bats. The first installment of the program will take place on Friday, May 1, from 5 p. m. to…...
Red-shouldered hawk spotted dining near Ward-Highlands Elementary
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (56+ words) Ocala-News. com A red-shouldered hawk perches atop a wooden post near Ward-Highlands Elementary, pausing to enjoy a hard-earned morning meal. The raptor's sharp focus and strong grip highlight its role as a skilled hunter in the area. Thanks to Jennifer…...
Sandhill crane and chicks take daily stroll in Silver Springs Shores
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (65+ words) Ocala-News. com A sandhill crane walks through the grass with her two chicks during a morning outing in Silver Springs Shores. The family is often seen around 10 a. m. , making their daily stroll as the young birds learn to forage and stay…...
Majestic eagle glides through Ocala sky
1+ week, 4+ day ago (29+ words) Ocala-News. com An eagle soars through the sky over Northeast Ocala, captured from a backyard vantage point. Thanks to ALP Studios for sharing!...
Red-shouldered hawk enjoys a morning meal near Ward-Highlands Elementary
2+ week, 2+ day ago (39+ words) Ocala-News. com A red-shouldered hawk perches atop a post near Ward-Highlands Elementary, pausing to enjoy a hard-earned morning meal. Thanks to Jennifer Corrigan for sharing!...
Great blue heron at Henderson Lake in Inverness
2+ week, 3+ day ago (45+ words) Ocala-News. com A little blue heron takes a quiet stroll through the landscaping at Park View Commons shopping center in Ocala, an unexpected but familiar sight in Florida's urban spaces. Thanks to Lorraine Addiss for sharing!...
Pileated woodpecker spotted in southeast Ocala
2+ week, 6+ day ago (40+ words) Ocala-News. com A pileated woodpecker clings to a tree while foraging in a southeast Ocala yard, its bright red crest and bold markings standing out among the greenery. Thanks to Anne Seufert for sharing!...
Pileated woodpecker spotted near Ocala Highlands Baseball Field
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (37+ words) ocala-news. com A pileated woodpecker clings to a tree near Ocala Highlands Baseball Field, its bright red crest standing out against the bark. Thanks to Jennifer Corrigan for sharing!...
Red-shouldered hawk spotted watching from tree at Baseline Trailhead Park
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (36+ words) ocala-news. com A red-shouldered hawk rests on a high branch at Baseline Trailhead Park, scanning the area below. Thanks to Jennifer Corrigan for sharing!...