Photos

This photograph perfectly captures the intensity of the color in the evening's sunsetting sky in the Summerglen Community. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!

One of the local rhesus macaque monkeys at Silver Springs State Park was observing visitors with a keen eye. Thanks to Brad Mullins for sharing!

This black bear was spotted standing by the side of Hog Valley Road in Eureka near the Ocala National Forest. Thanks to Evonne Tindell for sharing!

This was a short-lived but colorful evening sky over the Summerglen Community in Ocala. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!

These lily pads were delicate enough to catch raindrops at the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area. Thanks to Brad Mullins for sharing!

This great blue heron was enjoying the water at Henderson Lake in Inverness along the bike trail. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!

This majestic barred owl was perched high in a tree at Baseline Trailhead Park. Thanks to Becky Long for sharing!

Watch your step! This Florida cottonmouth snake was spotted in the middle of the trail at Price's Scrub State Park in Marion County. Thanks to Gary Burnett for sharing!

This spicebush swallowtail butterfly was enjoying these beautiful flowers at Pine Ridge Estates. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!

This gopher tortoise appeared to be smiling when he was spotted on the Withlacoochee State Trail. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!

The sun rising over the horizon created these intriguing skies over Ocala's Summerglen Community leading to a very colorful morning. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!

Check this doe that was spotted at Baseline Trailhead Park. Thanks to Brian Standridge for sharing!

Beautyberries, like these seen at Silver Springs State Park, are native to the Southern United States. Wildlife like birds and deer often rely on them as a food source, which helps spread their seeds. Thanks to Brad Mullins for sharing!

Check out the beautiful colors in this early morning sunrise in Ocala. Thanks to Keli Burns for sharing!

This bald eagle was spotted flying above the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area. Thanks to Brad Mullins for sharing!

This pair of mom and baby rhesus macaque monkeys came out to the water's edge at Silver Springs State Park. Thanks to Jennifer Faulstick for sharing!

A sunset at Silver Springs State Park is always a beautiful treat. Thanks to Brad Mullins for sharing!

There was an interesting evening sky over the Summerglen Community after a recent batch of afternoon storms. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!