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Black bear sighted at Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area

This black bear was spotted roaming through the Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area in Ocklawaha. Thanks to Eduardo A. Rosario for sharing!

Raccoon going for a night swim in Silver Springs Shores

Meet "Rocky" raccoon, who was spotted taking his nightly swim in a reader's pool in Silver Springs Shores. Thanks to Lisa Roderick for sharing!

Wild turkeys foraging in Stone Creek

These wild turkeys were foraging for food in Stone Creek in Ocala. Thanks to Caroline Hill for sharing!

This thirsty raccoon visited an Ocala backyard

This thirsty raccoon showed up for his nightly drink of water from a bird bath at a reader's backyard in Ocala. Thanks to Maxanne Cerce for sharing!

Stunning prickly pear blooming at On Top of the World

This stunning prickly pear was blooming in On Top Of The World on the nature walking path. Thanks to Caroline Hill for sharing!

Gorgeous sunset on Lake Weir from Gator Joe’s

A reader was enjoying a delicious dinner at Gator Joe's while watching this gorgeous sunset over Lake Weir. Thanks to Dawn Prokopy for sharing!

Great blue heron staring into Henderson Lake in Inverness

This great blue heron was keenly watching something in the water at Henderson Lake in Inverness. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!

Beautiful sunsetting sky over Ocala pasture

Check out this awe-inspiring sunset photographed over an Ocala pasture on Friday. Thanks to Rob Jankowski for sharing!

Beautiful rainbow appears over NW Ocala

Check out this beautiful rainbow that appeared in the sky photographed by a reader on her deck in NW Ocala. Thanks to Cynthia Griffis for sharing!

Kayaker encounters manatees in Silver Springs State Park

A reader was kayaking in Silver Springs when he encountered this friendly manatee and her calf. Thanks to Christopher Zanetti for sharing!

Sunset before the storm at Summercrest in Ocala

The month of May has started with the most beautiful skies, like this sunset photographed before a storm in the Summercrest neighborhood in Ocala. Thanks to Douglas Donley for sharing!

Monkey spotted along the Fort King Paddle Trail

While paddling the Fort King Paddle Trail, a reader came across this guy, one of the famous monkeys at Silver Springs State Park. What a special treat! Thanks to Amy Smith for sharing!

Manatee and calf at Silver Springs State Park

This awesome underwater photo of a manatee and her calf was taken earlier this month at Silver Spring State Park near Fort King. Thanks to Angela Teal for sharing!

Beautiful night full of stars over Silver Springs Shores

This photograph captured a beautiful night full of stars from Silver Springs Shores in Ocala. Thanks to Eduardo A. Rosario for sharing!

Beautiful sunset over Summercrest in Ocala

This sunset was photographed at the end of April in the eastern part of the Summercrest neighborhood in Ocala. Thanks to Douglas Donley for sharing!

Glass bottom boat at Silver Springs State Park

Check out this over/underwater view of the glass bottom boats at Silver Springs State Park. Thanks to Sara Harris for sharing!

Springtime sunset in Ocala

Check out this beautiful springtime sunset over a field of wildflowers near Legacy Elementary School. Thanks to Carlos Sierra for sharing!

Majestic northern cardinal spotted in Ocala

This majestic northern cardinal visits a reader in Ocala on her terrace every day to sing his beautiful song. Thanks to Mileidy Morales for sharing this beautiful work of nature!

Family of sandhill cranes having breakfast in Silver Springs Shores

This family of sandhill cranes was enjoying a delicious breakfast at Silver Springs Shores. Thanks to Clay Hansen for sharing!

Bluebird grabbing a bite to eat in Silver Springs Shores

An eastern bluebird visited this yard in Silver Springs Shores to grab a tasty meal of suet. Thanks to David Conover for sharing!

Great horned owlet at On Top of the World

This great horned owlet was spotted at On Top of the World in Ocala and rescued by some of the amazing residents. Thanks to Laura Lasky for sharing!

Black bear out for a stroll in Ocala

This majestic black bear was spotted out for a stroll in Ocala. Thanks to Robin Flint for sharing!

Great blue heron at Henderson Lake in Inverness

At Henderson Lake in Inverness, the great blue heron was carefully watching someone fishing, hoping for a treat. Thanks to Barbara Cabrera for sharing!

Beautiful sunrise view from College Park Ocala

Check out this gorgeous sunrise view photographed from College Park in Ocala. Thanks to Charles George for sharing!