Bison in Florida?

JenniferinFL

Yes there are! Well, at least there are some at Paynes Prairie Preserve state park.. I've had a smugmug account for years but just found the forum, so I hope no one minds if I jump right in. I'm very much an amateur, just got my first DSLR camera a few days ago. Before that I just had cheap point and shoots.
So, hows this for beginners luck? We've been to Payne's Prairie many times and have never seen the bison. First time out with my new camera that I don't know how to use and we finally see them.


Unfortunately it was middle of the afternoon, very bright sun and of course doesn't help that I don't know how to use my camera. BUT, still thought it was worth sharing since it's not that often you see bison in Florida.

Osprey Whisperer

Thanks for sharing the pic and info Jennifer. Just might have to make a trip to shoot these bison.....and have a burger .rofl:D

JenniferinFL

Yum, bison burger.. Would probably go great with a side of batter-fried gator tail.. Plenty of those around that park too.. lol

Osprey Whisperer

Forgive my bad... welcome to Dgrin. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos.

PGM

What a great subject! I had no idea there were bison in Florida! Welcome to the forum. Best, Pam

Lindiwe

That's a very impressive picture there! If this is what you can do before you really figure out how to use the camera, I'm definitely looking forward to what you'll share once you do have it figured out!

IraRunyan

Very nice capture of the Bison.

It may be of interest to you that there have been suggested plans to remove most of the bison from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. See this news article: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100917/ARTICLES/100919470