Southern black racer, Coluber constrictor

This is a young snake. Black racers extremely beneficial and should never be destroyed. This is the most common snake in FishHawk

Adult black racer

Happy Picturing in 2012!

The frenzy of the holidays is over. As the weather turns there will be increased opportunities for photos. Here are some from the last couple weeks.

Red-shoulder hawk

Water lily bloom on pond near Wrenwater

Monarch

Monarch

Shed skin from black snake

Close up of spider in conservation area near Kestrel Ridge

Baby gopher snake,  Pituophis catenifer, very common throughout FishHawk Ranch. These are non-venomous snakes and are beneficial, although they will often hiss and rattle their tail like a rattlesnake when disturbed.  They do not have rattles. They should not be destroyed. 

 

 

Gulf fritillary
Agraulis vanillae

Frog hiding in canna bloom

 Paper wasp, common throughout area

Southern ringneck snake, Diadophis punctatis

Golden silk orbweaver
Nephila clavipes

Common throughout FishHawk area

Brown anole in molt

Tufted titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor