2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (76+ words) This very handsome red-tailed hawk, having recently finished a hearty breakfast, scanned the area with laser focus, clearly plotting its next mid-morning meal before soaring off to patrol The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! This very handsome red-tailed…...

19+ hour, 49+ min ago  (55+ words) From high atop his perch here in The Villages, the American bald eagle spies what will hopefully be his family's dinner! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing! From high atop his perch here in The Villages, the American bald eagle…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (117+ words) In The Villages, this sneaky osprey was bringing dinner home but couldn't resist a few bites first. It showed up with leftovers, hoping its mate wouldn't notice the half-eaten fish. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! In The Villages, this…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (48+ words) This alligator and great blue heron were sharing some space in the sun in The Village of Collier. Thanks to Cindy Farkus for sharing! This alligator and great blue heron were sharing some space in the sun in The Village…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (44+ words) This vibrantly colored red-winged blackbird brightened an otherwise cloudy day in The Village of Newell. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! This vibrantly colored red-winged blackbird brightened an otherwise cloudy day in The Village of Newell. Thanks to Julie Walfield…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (87+ words) The immature bald eagle doesn't get complete adult coloration until four to five years of age, but becomes an expert at fishing much earlier. This fine specimen displays its catch at a pond here in The Villages! Thanks to Sam…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (52+ words) Immature bald eagle landing in The Villages'Villages-News.com An immature bald eagle prepares to land on a perch overlooking a pond here in The Villages. The great American bald eagle doesn't get its full adult colors until between 4 and 5 years…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (59+ words) The Richmond Recreation Dog Park will be closed for maintenance. Mark your calendar. The Richmond Recreation Dog Park will be closed for maintenance Monday, Feb. 16 through Friday, Feb. 20. This schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather. If…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (76+ words) The rookery at Briarwood Executive Golf Course is in full swing. These beautiful pairs of great blue herons are putting the finishing touches on their nests in preparation for their new family.Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing! The rookery…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (48+ words) The great American bald eagle grabs dinner and is headed home to the family here in The Villages! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing! The great American bald eagle grabs dinner and is headed home to the family here in…...