Laura Button drives by this pond in her neighborhood in Land O’ Lakes several times a day and is always on the lookout for wildlife. Every once in a while, Button sees this particular gator. She said she is certain the gator was just thanking God that recent bad weather didn’t come visit the Land O’ Lakes area.
Pets/Wildlife
Ready for the bewitching season
An ominous flock
Richard Parker found his owners
Three years ago, as a very sick stray, Richard Parker found his family. After months of trying to locate his owner, Richard Parker moved his way into his owners’ hearts. He is named after the Bengal tiger in the movie, ‘Life of Pi.’ Valerie Sercu and her family cannot imagine life in Wesley Chapel without him.
A peaceful setting
Cuddle buddies
Waiting out the rain
Yes, Minnie like the mouse!
Minnie was found on a rainy day last August meowing in a bush, and barely 4 weeks old. Being black and white with large ears and extremely tiny, the name Minnie fit perfectly. She is quite fearless and feisty, and enjoys trying to catch lizards through the screen, or playing hide and seek with her brother, Milo, a Dalmatian. Her proud owner is Gina Rehberg, of Wesley Chapel.
Dinner and a show!
This resplendent cardinal decided to dine just outside the kitchen window at the home of Steve Vinik and his wife, in Lexington Oaks in Wesley Chapel. The Viniks said there are two male cardinals that visit from time to time, and sometimes simultaneously. The couple has also seen a female cardinal, a red-winged blackbird, a tufted titmouse, a red-bellied woodpecker, a house finch, blue jays and mourning doves.
Where the birds are bountiful
Theresa Sierra and her husband moved a year ago from Carrollwood to Land O’ Lakes. They cannot believe the incredible number of beautiful birds they have the opportunity to see at their home, on Lake Thomas. This green heron has such a personality, Theresa had to take more than one shot.