On her way to work, Marybeth Gandiosi stopped to watch this bald eagle that was eager to eat a dead armadillo in the parking lot area of Watergrass, in Wesley Chapel. The eagle didn’t budge, even as Gandiosi hung out the car window to snap a few pictures.
Pets/Wildlife
Meet Mr. Bonzo Burke
Bonzo is a 1-year-old English Springer Spaniel that loves the beach, running in the yard, playing ball, eating whipped cream, and lounging on the couch. He sneaks on the bed whenever he gets the chance. Bonzo loves to cuddle and is spoiled rotten by his family. Don’t let those sad eyes fool you — he is one happy pup! Bonzo lives in Land O’ Lakes with the Burke family: Kara, Brian, Brandon and Foster.
Survival mode
This lady likes to nap
A regal stance
Allen Craley, of Land O’ Lakes, took this photo of a red-shouldered hawk in his front yard. This particular hawk is a familiar sight to residents of Sable Ridge and, as luck would have it, it decided to strike a regal pose for the camera. A red-shouldered hawk is typically a sign of tall woods and water nearby.
Shea is full of love and joy
Shealina (Shea) was adopted from Pasco County Animal Services in February, and will celebrate her first birthday on July 19. She is a lovable, sweet cat. Shealina likes to play on her cat tree, also known as her ‘petting tree.’ She loves to hang upside down and be petted on her neck and stomach. Shealina gives her owner, Nicole Magazu of Land O’ Lakes, much love and joy.
A very popular bird
Luc is the sweetest snuggler
A thing of beauty
Pop along with Oreo
Oreo the guinea pig was born last August and was adopted as an early Christmas present last November. She is a sweet guinea pig that received her name because of her hair color. Oreo is black on the bottom, white in the middle and black on top — just like an Oreo cookie. She is very similar to a cat, as she cleans herself, is litter trained and purrs when she is held. Oreo loves to sit on her male human’s lap while being brushed and held. When she gets excited, she runs around her cage and ‘popcorns.’ When cavies (the scientific name for guinea pig) get excited, they pop straight up in the air and run around. Oreo is a delight for her family, Rachel and Jack Tipton, of Wesley Chapel.