Monique Rodriguez

@citizenpress.bsky.social

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Florida-based environmental writer and citizen journalist focused on wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation issues across local communities. https://www.atom.bio/flwildlifewatch

An Anhinga basking in the sun with its neck twisted while perched near the water.
A green sea turtle swimming gracefully in deep blue ocean water, shown from a side angle with its brown patterned shell, extended flippers, and head turned slightly toward the viewer.
A juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk perched on a thick tree branch in Ocala National Forest, Florida. The bird is seen mostly from the back and side, showing its mottled tan and brown plumage against bare branches and an overcast sky.
A mother monkey holding and protecting her baby monkey while resting in a lush, green wild habitat.
A serene view of Lake Tohopekaliga under a dramatic, overcast sky filled with thick gray clouds. A tall palm tree stands on the left, with lush green reeds and vegetation lining the calm lakeshore. The water reflects the moody sky, stretching toward a distant tree line on the horizon.
A close-up side profile of a goat with white and black fur, featuring a soulful orange eye and a slightly open mouth, set against a blurred background. This image highlights the rustic countryside charm of Florida, contrasting with the state’s wild wildlife like alligators and panthers.
A serene Arctic twilight scene featuring a majestic polar bear standing on a snow-covered ice floe, illuminated by a gradient sky transitioning from deep indigo to soft golden-blue with subtle aurora wisps in pale green and lavender. Beside the bear stands an imaginary Arctic explorer in a neutral-toned parka, gazing thoughtfully at the animal
Five American alligators lie side by side on a sunny bank at Boggy Creek Park in Florida, basking in the warmth of the sun.
A squirrel is sprawled across a tree trunk, belly-down with limbs spread out, looking relaxed or about to leap off. The tree bark is rough, and the squirrel’s fluffy tail hangs loosely. #SquirrelLife #TreeAcrobat