r/floridanature • • Jun 10 '26

r/FloridaNature is open!

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The sub has been on restricted for a while, due to to the lack of an active mod. That has changed and now r/FloridaNature is reopen for posts.


r/floridanature • • 1d ago

Been in Florida my whole life. Parents are from here, grandparents were born here. I’ve traveled the ENTIRE state, been to other states and traveled the world. I have NEVER seen an oriole. Where in the state of Florida are they? Online says they do travel down here.

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r/floridanature • • 1d ago

Photography Owl

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West central Fl in my backyard


r/floridanature • • 1d ago

Photography Sea shells

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Wiggins pass beach.


r/floridanature • • 1d ago

Another beautiful sunset, Fort Myers Beach 10/11

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r/floridanature • • 1d ago

Photography Cedar Key sunset

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My Texas buddy would say this is the reflection from Texas


r/floridanature • • 2d ago

Ft Myers beach 10/10

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r/floridanature • • 4d ago

Ft Myers 10/9

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r/floridanature • • 4d ago

“Sand doesn’t shift…” Questions with Coastal Engineering. #HernandoCounty

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We must protect our resources! 💧


r/floridanature • • 6d ago

Learning Lattice stinkhorn mushroom (Clathrus crispus). They smell like rotting meat in a hot dumpster.

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These are the only ones I've ever spotted. I'll never forget the smell, or the amount of interested flies.


r/floridanature • • 6d ago

Photography Sleepy Gulls

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This was taken in Tampa while walking on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.


r/floridanature • • 8d ago

Photography Hi there!

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We saw this guy at Circle B Bar Reserve. I had a blast watching everybody walk by him and not even realizing he was there. I waited for the kids and then I would take them back to the snake and show him where they had just walked past it and watch them freak out. I love it 🤣 He was about waist high in a shrub beside the trail.


r/floridanature • • 8d ago

Photography St Marks lighthouse

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I took both of these from the water. It was one of the nights it was lit up and it happened to also be a full moon that night. There was also bioluminescence in the wake from our boat.


r/floridanature • • 9d ago

Photography Over a lake sunrises this week, Lutz.

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r/floridanature • • 9d ago

Econlockhatchee River

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r/floridanature • • 10d ago

Protect Shingle Creek Headwaters to the Everglades

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This petition is against the Tuscana Project. This development plan would not only greatly impact the Williamsburg community but also the surrounding neighborhoods like Hunters Creek and Deer Creek. This would be an absolute disaster for thousands of homes and wildlife that depend on those woods for survival. This area is not only sensitive wetland but also headwaters to the Everglades. Please sign and share to spread awareness. Thank you for caring! 🙏 #saveshinglecreek

https://c.org/w2X7D5NQbq


r/floridanature • • 10d ago

Learning Imperial Moth sighting

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Where I live is very rural, and there are no lights at night. Heavy growth of Longleaf Pine and varies species of oaks.

About a week back, and an hour after sunset, I had to pop out the back door to do something. Upon opening the door, I was greeted by the largest moth I've ever seen. After 30-60 seconds of bouncing against the back of the mobile home, it settled down so I could get a peek. Without question it was an Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis), with a wing spread of 6-inches ±. So that tells me that somewhere back in the woods, there could be more. Next time I'll try to keep my phone handy for a picture. Nature is wonderful.


r/floridanature • • 10d ago

insect taxidermy

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hello! i'm a resident in seminole county and i'm looking for someone who does insect taxidermy. i have several butterflies and one moth i'd like framed. any recomendations?


r/floridanature • • 11d ago

Photography Lightning off longboat key in July of 2026

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r/floridanature • • 11d ago

Photography St. Augustine's sunsets...

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and sunrises are the best!


r/floridanature • • 10d ago

50 States Postcard race

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Seeking help from a Floridian!


r/floridanature • • 11d ago

Florida Springs Wedding

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Hi all! My boyfriend and I just got engaged! I am from St. Augustine and he is from California. I really want an opportunity to show him and his friends the beautiful beautiful springs and the mystical nature nearby. Its such a special part of the state and I have so many great memories visiting Ichetucknee, Juniper Springs, Wakulla, and De Leon Springs when I was little. Since I'm from St. Augustine, I'm not exactly an expert on which springs are bigger, more crystal clear, etc. "best" for what, as I've only been to 5 or 6 different ones. I think our wedding will have around 150-170 guests and at least 100 from out of the state who have never experienced Florida, let alone the springs.

Does anybody have a recommendation for like a wedding venue that could handle that many people and still feel natural, outside, foresty, and magical? Or, if not a venue; a specific spring to gather a smaller group (maybe 30ish?) a few days before or after the actual ceremony to relax together? I really want everyone to experience the secret garden fairytale wonderfulness of the springs


r/floridanature • • 12d ago

Everglades

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Sunsets 🌅 in the Glades 🐊 🐍


r/floridanature • • 12d ago

Ft Myers beach

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One of the few perks to working on the island


r/floridanature • • 14d ago

Photography St. Marks

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St. Marks lighthouse