Category Archives: Looking Upward

Florida’s Vultures

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Florida’s vultures are common year round. They’re big, busy, and everywhere. Down here, we have two types. The turkey vulture, and the black vulture. The turkey vulture has a redhead, a greater wing span, and is the stronger flyer. The … Continue reading →

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On the Flats with the Super Moon Blues

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Did you seen the moon the last couple of night? It was a super moon. Not only was the moon full, it was in perigee. Which is to say the moon was at its closest point to the earth, some 221,765 … Continue reading →

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Barred Owl Times 3

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Early this morning it rained hard. Around 11 AM, however, it eased up a bit. So I walked over to the kitched window to see if I could get out for a bike ride. As I looked a large bird landed in … Continue reading →

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Polyphemus. No, not the Cyclops the Moth

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

I went to get the mail today and ran into Polyphemus. No, not the legendary cyclops that trapped Odysseus and his men. Polyphemus the moth. This one was about 5 inches across, big enough to cover most of your hand. It … Continue reading →

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Dawn on the Flats

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Occasionally I’m on the water before the sun. I try to do it as much as I can. Believe me amigo, here in the subtropics, early morn is precious. The air is cool and still; the humidity is down. All around you … Continue reading →

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