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Laura Serdiuk Photography

Florida Based Nature and Wildlife photographer
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Hello, I'm Laura, and welcome to my world of passion - capturing the nature and wildlife across the scenic landscapes of Florida and beyond. My journey into photography began in late 2019, and since then, the natural world has become my canvas for creativity. My goal is to inspire a deep appreciation for the wonders of nature through my photography and stories. Join me on this journey through the natural world.

09/14/2026

Forgotten Coast.

09/13/2026

On Saturday I had a chance to visit St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The place stretches across 86,000 acres in Florida’s Big Bend and protects one of Florida’s longest wild shorelines, more than 43 miles in three counties. There are many small beaches, tidal creeks and islands, fed by several rivers. Lots of coastal pine forests and palm hammocks. This was taken early in the morning, after a big thunderstorm moved past and some light started to illuminate the area. what struck me the most is how expansive this area is. Many locals refer to this area as Forgotten Coast because it’s the last remaining stretch of unspoiled, pristine Gulf Coast that haven’t been overrun by development.

08/31/2026

Good morning from River Dad! 🦉

08/23/2026

A Day in the Life of a Roseate Spoonbill!

Wake up
Feed the babies
Stay hydrated
Patrol the wetlands and judge everyone else's fishing skills
Get into an unnecessary argument with a neighbor
Bring home some new furniture (sticks)
Rearrange the furniture
Fluff feathers

Some fun moments captured while observing one of the nests earlier this year.

08/22/2026

It was an early February morning and a really cold one. Long shadows stretched across the yard. I heard a lot of commotion coming from one of the large oak trees on my neighbor's property. I grabbed my camera and saw a family of Eastern Bluebirds moving through the tree. One flew down and landed on the road to investigate an earthworm. Small moment, but not something one sees often. Happy to share it with you.

08/19/2026

Have you ever seen a gopher tortoise burrow? The hole in the ground is rather unassuming, but beneath it can extend up to 40 feet (12 meters) long and provide shelter not only for tortoises, but hundreds of other species. That's why the gopher tortoise is considered a keystone species of the Southeast. And despite having survived for over 60 million years, they now face a challenge of rapid habitat loss.

Florida's growing population continues to transform dry, sandy uplands that tortoises depend on into neighborhoods, roads and commercial developments. Since 2009, more than 97,000 gopher tortoises have been relocated to make way for construction projects, making them the most relocated animal in the southeastern US. By some estimates, this represents nearly 1/3 of Florida's entire gopher tortoise populations. Gopher tortoises rely on longevity to survive as species. Nearly 3/4 of their eggs never hatch and about 90% of hatchlings do not survive their first year. The odds are stacked against them. It is essential that adult tortoises live long lives and continue reproducing.

Florida now supports the largest remaining population of gopher tortoises. The future of this ancient species rests in Florida's hands. Relocation may buy time, but it does not replace lost habitat. How many times can a species be moved before there is nowhere left to move it?

08/18/2026

Beautiful sunrise this morning, but the heat is extreme today. The wild banana leaves silhouetted against a horizon caught my eye. Of course, cresting sun did too. Have a good day🧡

08/16/2026

Happy Sunday friends 👋 Sharing few more photos of These blue beauties love sun baked scrub, sandy soil, low oak bushes and open spaces that look more like a desert than a tropical paradise. They need this landscape so that they can easily forage and spot predators. Florida Scrub-jays also love stashing acorns in the sand for later and the ones they forget sprout into new trees! The current population is estimated at about 9,300 birds, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

08/09/2026

The Florida Scrub-Jay is found nowhere else in the world except Florida. These birds are bold, curious, form tight-knit family groups and maintain long-term pair bonds. Researchers studying Florida Scrub-Jays for more than 35 years discovered that pairs that remain together longer produce more offspring than newly formed pairs.

For a species already facing habitat loss and fragmentation, that's an important reminder. Yes, Florida's Scrub-Jays need habitat, but to truly thrive it needs to be CONNECTED habitat that allows them to find mates, establish territories and raise families. These birds depend on long-term territories, family groups and lasting pair bonds. When scrub habitat is broken into smaller and smaller patches, bird become trapped in isolated populations, making it harder to thrive, find mates and maintain healthy populations.

Such long term studies are important and it goes to show that conservation isn't just about protecting a species. There needs to be a greater focus on protecting the connections that allow species to thrive, as that looks to be the critical part of successful conservation.

07/29/2026

Every time I see a gopher tortoise, I can't help but wonder how much longer they'll remain a common sight in Florida. This month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reclassified the gopher tortoise from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered citing decades of population losses caused primarily by habitat destruction and development. This is one step away from extinction in the wild.

Scientists estimate their population has declined by roughly 80% over the last 120 years and no monitored populations are currently showing sustained growth. That's alarming enough on its own. But what makes the gopher tortoise so important is that its story isn't just about one species. A single gopher tortoise burrow can shelter more than 350 other species. Gopher frogs, eastern indigo snakes, rabbits, insects, spiders, lizards and countless other animals depend on these underground refuges for protection from predators, extreme heat, wildfire and flooding. They're known as a keystone species because their survival supports entire ecosystems. And yet, with every acre of habitat cleared for development, the places they depend on become smaller and more fragmented.

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