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235 images Created 4 Apr 2017

A collection of various water fowl images including ducks, swans, herons, egrets, ibis, cormorants, moorhens, limpkins, pelicans, and anhingas. Also included are images of sand hill cranes, ospreys, flamingos, peacocks, alligators, turtles, frogs, lizards, and snakes as well as a macro lens image of a fly. Images of a cardinal, chipmunk, and squirrel round up the list. Some images can be seen in other galleries.

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  • University Park, FL.  03/03/2016  A small alligator shares a resting spot with a turtle atop a rock in the water garden at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/08/2018  Alligator on Rock - Remote.   Thanks to Wizard remotes and a camouflaged camera, an alligator is unaware of his close-up as he relaxes on a water garden rock at Savannah Preserve.    © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/25/2018  Anhinga at Savannah Preserve's Large Pond.  An Anhinga is photographed in the preserve area, near the large pond, at Savannah Preserve.                         © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/22/2016  A small alligator finds a resting spot atop a rock in the water garden at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/31/2018  An alligator swims towards a pond's edge as it prepares to chase intruders away from its territory, at Savannah Preserve's large pond.     © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ.  07/28/2018    A Butterfly Bush attracts part of its namesake to a perennial field, full of wildflowers and color, in Packanack Lake.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.   A Great Blue Heron takes flight over the pond at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  08/21/2018  "Bored" Members Meeting.  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  Members of Packanack Lake's "fine friends of the feather" meet to discuss their chores for the day, which currently include a nap.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Palmetto, FL.  04/06/2018  Felts Audubon Preserve.  A cardinal surveys the feeding area at Felts Audubon Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach,  FL.  05/04/2018  Sunset at FMB.  Pelicans rest on pilings as the sun sets in the Gulf of Mexico, at Fort Myers Beach.            © Peter Monsees
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  • Sarasota, FL.  03/05/2018  Ringling Museum.  A Common Moorhen idles through a pond at Sarasota's Ringling Museum.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06/17/2018  Chipmunk on Fence. SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   A chipmunk takes a break from its "hurried life" as it rests atop a fence, in Packanack Lake.                       © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  05-25-15  A gecko is photographed resting on a tree branch near the Water Feature at Savannah Preserve.                      © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.   An alligator is photographed at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, as it takes in sun as well as the curiosity of visitors.            © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  05-25-15  A turtle makes its way along a sidewalk, near the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  Flamingoes gather together to enjoy a fountain's spray at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  05-25-15 Sand Hill Cranes.   A Sand Hill Cranes is photographed at the large pond, along Cooper Creek Blvd., at  Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo contorts its head and neck as it enjoys both a fountain's spray and sunshine at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  A Sand Hill Crane is photographed along Cooper Creek Blvd., at the large pond of Savannah Preserve.                        © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 03/31/2017. Anhinga at the Water Garden.  An Anhinga dries its wings as it sits atop a rock in the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. A Sand Hill Crane is photographed along Cooper Creek Blvd., at the large pond of  Savannah Preserve.                      © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo contorts its head and neck as it enjoys both a fountain's spray and sunshine at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd. © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo contorts its head and neck as it enjoys both a fountain's spray and sunshine at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd. © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A peacock is photographed at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs, FL.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Reddish Egret dances through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Reddish Egret dances through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Tri-Colored Heron wades through the shallows in an inlet, along Estero Blvd. © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Great Blue Heron flies along the shore in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Great Blue Heron comes in for a landing in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.    © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Pelican glides through the air as it searches for a potential meal in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.      © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Pelican glides through the air as it searches for a potential meal in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.     © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach FL.  09/09//2010   A Great Blue Heron comes in for a landing in an inlet, along Estero Blvd.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 02/22/2014  Frog at Savannah Preserve.  A frog makes an appearance on a plant's leaf at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A peacock is photographed at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs, FL.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A peacock is photographed at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs, FL.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo stretches its wings as it satisfies its thirst at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo stretches its wings as it satisfies its thirst at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs.                   © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo mingles with Ibis birds at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.         © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A flamingo is photographed among Ibis birds at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  A turtle peers out from its enclosure at the Everglades Wonder Gardens, in Bonita Springs, FL.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Bonita Springs,  FL.  05/05/2018   Everglades Wonder Gardens.  An alligator swims through algae within the alligator viewing area at the Everglades Wonder Gardens.                               © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06//26/2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  A Cormorant scans the terrain for an evening snack as it perches atop a branch at the northern end of Packanack Lake.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL  05/14/2018.  A pelican perches atop a piling as the sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL  05/14/2018.  A pelican flies away from a piling as the sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico.    © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL  05/14/2018.  A pelican perches atop a piling as the sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL  05/14/2018.  Two pelicans perch atop pilings as the sun sets along the Gulf of Mexico.                                             © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06//26/201  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   A duck performs some routine maintenance as it grooms and takes care of a persistent itch at Packanack Lake.    © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06//25/2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  It was the end of a long swimming practice session, at Packanack Lake, for these ducklings, as one duckling decided to take an early nap, thanks to mom's back.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06//25/2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  It was the end of a long swimming practice session, at Packanack Lake, for these ducklings, as one duckling decided to take an early nap, thanks to mom's back.           © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  07/11/2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   A fly visits a leaf of a Lacetop Hydrangea's in a Packanack Lake garden.                            © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 02/25/2017 Alligator and Sun.  An alligator is framed by shade as it warms up in the sun near the water garden at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/16/2018  A Great Blue Heron soars through the air as it flies over the large pond at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018  A Great Blue Heron gets its feathers ruffled it tries to dry its wings amid stiff breezes along the Gulf.              © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018  A Great Blue Heron gets its feathers ruffled it tries to dry its wings amid stiff breezes along the Gulf.              © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018  A Great White Heron pauses as it scouts out potential breakfast during an early morning walk  near the Estero Beach club.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/16/2018  A Great Blue Heron soars through the air as it flies over the large pond at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/21/2018  White Ibis at Large Pond.  A White Ibis is photographed during a grooming session at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/21/2018  White Ibis at Large Pond.  A White Ibis is photographed during a grooming session at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/21/2018  White Ibis at Large Pond.  A White Ibis is photographed during a grooming session at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/21/2018  White Ibis at Large Pond.  A White Ibis is photographed during a grooming session at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/21/2018  White Ibis at Large Pond.  A White Ibis is photographed during a grooming session at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL  03/03/2018  A Limpkin is photographed  as it grooms itself at Savannah Preserve's large pond.    © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL  03/16//2018   A Limpkin takes flight over the large pond at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/24/2018  a Limpkin is photographed as it perches atop a tree branch at Savannah Preserve's large pond.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/16/2018   A Limpkin perches upon a condo rooftop at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 10/27//2017 Lizard on Wall.  A lizard scurries down a foundation wall at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 07/21/2018  SEASONS PROJECT  at Packanack Lake.  A young swan gets plenty of rest as it takes a nap along the bank of Packanack Lake.  Mom was close by just to insure safety for the siesta.                                  @ Peter Monsees
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  • Sanibel Island, FL.  05/08/2018  Wildlife at Ding Darling Refuge. An Osprey is photographed as it perches atop a tree branch at the Ding Darling Refuge, on Sanibel Island.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018   A pelican flies close to the shore, near the Estero Beach Club, on Fort Myers Beach.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 04/09/2017.  Turtles and Rock.  Two turtles are photographed on a rock in the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.      © Peter Monsees
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  • Bradenton, FL.  03/18/2018  Sand Hill Crane Chick.  A Sand Hill Crane chick walks along the embankment of a retaining pond in Bradenton.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  10/27/2017  Black Racer Snake. What is thought to be a juvenile black racer snake seeks warmth on a sun-drenched sidewalk at Savannah Preserve.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018   A Snowy Egret  shows off its latest catch as it struts along the shore at Fort Myers Beach.  © Peter Monsees
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  • Fort Myers Beach, FL.  05/042018  A Snowy Egret is photographed on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico, along Estero Blvd.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park,  FL.  03/31/2018  A tri-colored Heron makes a quick grab and nabs a snack at the large pond of Savannah Preserve.  Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/27/2018   A Mottled Florida Duck takes up residence along the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.                   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/27/2018   A Mottled Florida Duck takes up residence along the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.                   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/27/2018   A Mottled Florida Duck takes up residence along the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.                  © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 06//26/2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   A squirrel takes notice of a visitor's curiosity as the visitor does in return in this Packanack Lake portrait.                                  © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/27/2018    A Mottled Florida Duck takes up residence along the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.                                 © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  02/27/2018   Two Mottled Florida Ducks take up residence along the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  03/24//2018  Two limpkins vie for the same afternoon tidbit along the bank of the large pond at Savannah Preserve.              © Peter Monsees
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  • Sanibel Island, FL.  05/08/2018  Wildlife at Ding Darling Refuge. A Yellow-crowned Night-Heron stalks prey as travels through brush at the Ding Darling Refuge on Sanibel Island. © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  11/04/2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  Final Fall 2018.    Geese take off from the water at Packanack Lake and head in a southerly direction, possibly getting an early start on the long trip south.                          © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ. 08/12/2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   A duck breaks free from its family and explores the bank of the northern section of Packanack Lake.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  10/25//2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake. Swans are busy with their afternoon undertaking of finding something to eat at the north end of Packanack Lake.              © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  10/25//2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  A swan looks for a potential snack as it cruises the north end of Packanack Lake.   © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  10/25//2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake..  A seagull measures its comfort zone against that of a visitor's at Packanack Lake's West Beach.                                © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  10/30//2018   SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  A heron scans the water at Packanack Lake's north end, as it searches for its evening dinner.   © Peter Monsees
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  • 08/12/2018  Wayne, NJ.  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.   Swans are silhouetted as they swim along the northern section of Packanack Lake.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. (2013)  An alligator makes its way across the Water Garden at Savannah Preserve.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL.  03/04/2018    A Cormorant dries its wings after spending time in the large pond at Savannah Preserve.            © Peter Monsees
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  • Wayne, NJ  11/04/2018  SEASONS PROJECT at Packanack Lake.  Final Fall 2018.    Geese take off from the water at Packanack Lake and head in a southerly direction, possibly getting an early start on the long trip south.   © Peter Monsees
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  • University Park, FL. 10/27//2017 Lizard on Wall.  A lizard scurries down a foundation wall at Savannah Preserve.    © Peter Monsees
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