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Gary Hunt

@riverguy47.bsky.social
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A simple Florida guy who enjoys photography, nature, music, wine , fishing and a good read.

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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Green on white with a touch pollen
Green bee on a white wild flower,
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Thoughts of a Wonderful Christmas #ArtAdventCalender
A male Cardinal looking like he owns the forest.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Florida Kingfisher contemplating
Florida Kingfisher resting on a lichen branch.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Bee-fly ready for supper
Hairy Bee-fly ready to taste some nectar,.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Night dreams (Clitoris mariana) #naturephotography
A Butterfly-pea with light blue petal and a white lip.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 31/01/2024
Yesterday two neighbors met unexpectedly. Feral hog and Tricolored Heron. 📷🪶#naturephotography
When a feral hog meets a Tricolored Heron
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 31/01/2024
Anhinga looking for dinner One can they are called "snake birds"🪶📷#naturephotography
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 31/01/2024
Anhinga take off. 🪶📷#naturephotography
Anhinga in flight.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 30/01/2024
Last week’s full moon on the river. #naturephotography
Last week’s full moon on the river.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
String Lilies, Crinum americanum, will brighten any river bank. 📷#naturephotography
White String Lilies will brighten any river bank
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
White Pelicans in formation. 📷🪶#naturephotography
White Pelicans in formation.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
Young Bald Eagle giving me some attitude. 📷🪶#naturephotography
Young Bald Eagle going at you.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 28/01/2024
Sunning Anhinga 🪶📷#naturephotyography
Sunning Anhinga. They have a nice combination of white ,brown, light blue , and white feathers.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 13/01/2024
Gnatcatcher wondering what I am up to. Then decides to try somewhere else. I am not sure which Gnatcatcher it is. I think Blue-gray but could be wrong.📷🪶#naturephotography
Gnatcatcher wondering what I am up to.  I am not sure which Gnatcatcher it is.  I think Blue-gray but could be wrong.Gnatcatcher in the oak trees. Looking for insects.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 31/12/2023
A local Belted Kingfisher enjoying the day. 📷🪶#naturephotography
A local Belted Kingfisher enjoying the day.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 31/12/2023
Anhinga in the cedars. 🪶📷#naturephotography
Anhinga in the cedars
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/12/2023
This Blue Heron does not mind a cool December morning wade.📷🪶#naturephotography
This Blue Heron does not mind a cool December morning wade.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 27/12/2023
December moonrise over the river📷#nature photography
December moonrise over the river
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 27/12/2023
Yellow-rumpted Warbler (Setophaga coronata) looking for dinner 📷🪶#nature photography
Yellow-rumpted Warbler (Setophaga coronata) looking for dinner
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 27/12/2023
The stamens seem to pop from this Roseling (Cuthbertia ornata) 📷 #naturephotography
The stamens seem to pop from this Roseling (Cuthbertia ornata)
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
Another morning, another day of possibilities. 📷#naturephotography
Another morning, another day of possibilities.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
The yellow of summer past Winters hope For its Return 📷#naturephotography
The yellow of summer past
Winters hope 
For Its Return
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
Sometimes I wonder why it's common name is Red-breasted Woodpecker when it's head is redder than it's breast. Of course that name could have been taken 😂😂😂 📷 #naturephotography
Sometimes I wonder why it's common name is Red-breasted Woodpecker when it's head is redder than it's breast.  Of course that name could have been taken 😂😂😂
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
An earlier pic. Life can be tough but it moves on. #naturephotography📷
An earlier pic. Life can be tough but it moves on.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
Looks like a couple of elves lost their caps on a poke weed 😂 📷#naturephotography
Looks like a couple of elves lost their caps on a poke weed 😂
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
One last flight, before the last light. 📷#naturephotography
One last flight, before the last light.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
A Gulf Fritillary ( Agraulis vanillae) from the recent past. It's orange wings with black markings stands out in the wild. 📷#invertibrate #naturephotography
A Gulf Fritillary ( Agraulis vanillae) from the recent past.  It's orange wings with black markings stands out in the wild.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
Some critters rely on camouflage to survive. 📷#invertibrate #naturephotography
Some critters rely on camouflage to survive.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
I always thought Earth Stars (Geastrum triplex) could be aliens from another planet. 📷#naturephotography
I always thought Earth Stars (Geastrum triplex) could be aliens from another planet.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
A little closer thought the dragonfly.📷 #invertibrates #naturephotography
A little closer thought the dragonfly.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
Trumpet vines ( Campsis radicans ) are a welcome sight with their red flowers shining in the sun. 📷#naturephotography
Trumpet vines ( Campsis radicans )  are a welcome sight with their red flowers shining in the sun.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
I find Long Leaf Pine nettles and sunsets are iconic Florida. A Florida that may just be a memory for some.📷🪶#naturephotography
I find Long Leaf Pine nettles and sunsets are iconic Florida. A Florida that may just be a memory for some.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
Fog shrouds dark sentinels over quiet water. 📷🪶#naturephotography
Fog shrouds dark sentinels over quiet water
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
I had posted a previous pic of this golden beauty but could not resist another one.📷#invertibrates
I had posted a previous pic of this golden beauty but could not resist another one.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
Nothing like a sky blue stare 😂📷#invertebrates #naturephotography
Nothing like a sky blue stare 😂
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
One of the locals stopped by to give a smile😊📷#naturephotography #invertebrates
One of the locals stopped by to give a smile😊
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
Here is a mouthful - The Great Golden Digger Wasp ( Sphex ichneumoneus) I sat by that hole for it seemed hours but wasn't 😂. I had no idea if any critter would show up. Then The Great one shows up. 📷#invertebrates
Here is a mouthful - The Great Golden Digger Wasp ( Sphex ichneumoneus)  I sat by that hole for it seemed hours but wasn't 😂. I had no idea if any critter would show up.  Then The Great one shows up.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
Ceraunus Blues ( Hemiargus ceraunus) are small but the males have bright lavender - blue upper wings that really shout "look at me "📷#invertebrates #naturephotography
Ceraunus Blues ( Hemiargus ceraunus) are small but the males have bright lavender - blue upper wings that really shout "look at me "
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
Female Northern Cardinals are not flashy but I believe they are elegant. 📷🪶#naturephotography
Female Northern Cardinals are not flashy but I believe they are elegant.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Cedar bark dances in front of my eyes. 📷#naturephotography
Cedar bark dances in front of my eyes.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Three Grackles moving on. 📷🪶
Three Grackles moving on.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
A Butterfly-pea ( Clitoria mariana ? ) has an Art Deco feel to it. 📷#nature phonography
A Butterfly-pea ( Clitoria mariana ? ) has an Art Deco feel to it.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Earlier, a bumblebee loads up with life giving pollen. #invertebrates,📷
Earlier, a bumblebee loads up with life giving pollen.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Morning light kisses the green , grey and all in between. 📷🪶
Morning light kisses the green , grey and all in between.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 01/12/2023
Moon sets in a morning sky.📷🪶
Moon sets in a morning sky.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/11/2023
The sun sets with hues of vermillion and greys, The forest says "good night"📷🪶
The sun sets with hues of vermillion and greys, 
 The forest says "good night"
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/11/2023
There is plenty for everyone. I am not sure the butterfly wants to share though. 📷🪶
There is plenty for everyone.  I am not sure the butterfly wants to share though.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/11/2023
Sky-blue Lupine ( Lupinus diffusus) with their yes sky blue flowers made a splash in the pine land. Unfortunately, it is doomed to development. They will be missed. 🪶📷
Sky-blue Lupine ( Lupinus diffusus)  with their yes sky blue flowers made a splash in the pine land.  Unfortunately, it is domed to development.  They will be missed.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/11/2023
I am afraid I am not as familiar with the neighborhood's bees as others. It does not stop me from admiring their work ethic.📷🪶
I am afraid I am not as familiar with the neighborhood's bees as others. It does not stop me from admiring their work ethic.
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Gary Hunt @riverguy47.bsky.social · 29/11/2023
A baby Red Cedar ( Juniperus virginiana) is a reassuring green sight amongst it's larger neighbors. 📷🪶
A baby Red Cedar ( Juniperus virginiana) is a reassuring green sight amongst it's larger neighbors.
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