Hernando Beach, FL

Winter Day Bird Watching in Florida

When it gets really cold up North, we too, can feel the cold creeping into Florida. Today is one of those sunny but chilly days that have you bundled up at least as far as Floridians are concerned or that have you just stay indoors eating hot chili and the heat or fire place on.

When it comes to birds however, it's a different story. As I was looking out my window in Hernando Beach for something interesting to see, I noticed this pair of Hooded Merganser ducks happily swimming and diving in the saltwater canal behind the house. We typically have quite a few of Mallards in Hernando Beach all year round but these ducks looked quite different with their puffy crests and the male's white patches.

Of course, I had to grab the camera and at least try to catch them on film... can we still say even with our digital cameras nowadays? Anyway, Hooded Mergansers are migrating ducks that spend their winter with us here in Florida giving us the opportunity for a winter day bird watching.

These ducks were diving and swimming in quite a fast pace, they were quite a distance away so I had zoom way out... Hooded Mergansers - another breed of Florida snow bird!

Winter Day Bird Watching in Florida

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Real Estate Market Report for January 2012

The new year started out rather slow for homes sales in the waterfront community of Hernando Beach.

There were no closed transaction for the month of January 2012. However, 14 Hernando Beach waterfront homes are currently under contract ranging from $120,000 to $399,900.

The average list price for these homes under contract is $226,129 and the median price is $167,450. Of those properties under contract, five are pending and nine are under contract with various contingencies.

Inventory of waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach homes has remained stable since last month with only slight changes in the list price range. Most Hernando Beach homes for sale are offered as standard sales - there are currently three properties listed as short sales and one as a foreclosure property.

Total Number Homes For Sale: 63

Direct Gulf Access Homes: 42 Range: $108,0000 to $750,000 Median: $259,950 Average: $289,871

Indirect Gulf Access Homes*: 21

Hernando Beach Central: 10 Range: $104,900 - $329,000 Median: $238,500 Average: $215,680

Hernando Beach South: 11 Range: $220,000 - $499,900 Median: $299,900 Average: $330,045

*Hernando Beach Central and Hernando Beach South both have indirect gulf access via a boat lift.

There is Something for Everyone in Hernando Beach, Florida!

Hernando Beach Florida is a residential waterfront community and a popular boating and fishing community that offers boaters quick access to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Hernando Beach, Florida, community was developed beginning in the early 1970s. Homes are situated alongside generously wide and deep canals that lead to the Gulf of Mexico.

Homes for sale in Hernando Beach range from one-story ranch-style homes, cottage homes, all the way to newer two- and three-story stilt-homes. Many homes in the Hernando Beach community offer waterfront amenities such as floating and stationary docks, boatlifts, and swimming pools.

Many homes are equipped with extras such as elevators, wrap-around porches and sundecks, and ample parking for vehicles and boats, and other water sports equipment.

I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and have lived in Hernando Beach for many years. If you are looking for waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, and would like more information about the community and living in Hernando Beach, Florida, please contact me.

Click here here for previous reports on previous Hernando Beach Homes for Sale:

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Market Report for October 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, Market Report for November 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, Market Report for December 2011

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Hernando Beach, Florida: Real Estate Market Report for January 2012

Friday Foto: Catch of the Day in Hernando Beach, Florida

Fishing is a popular pastime in this waterfront community of Hernando Beach, Florida but birding and backyard photography are two more great ways to spend your time and enjoy waterfront living.

Today, this Osprey was successful in his fishing efforts and is enjoying his fresh catch of the day on a light pole.

Of course, what was lucky for the Osprey, was not so lucky for the Mullet that became a meal for this skillful bird.

Last but not least, I'm considering myself a lucky photographer to be able to take these photos right from the front porch of my Hernando Beach home. It's my special "catch of the day".

I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and have enjoyed waterfront living in Hernando Beach for many years. If you are looking for waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, and would like more information about the community and living in Hernando Beach, Florida, please contact me.

Sunday Afternoon Relaxing Water View in Hernando Beach, Florida

Just another relaxing water view of the Gulf of Mexico in Hernando Beach, Florida on a Sunday afternoon in January.

There are many ways one can look at water, sky, and the horizon. Open and unobstructed water views are always stunning but today I spotted this park bench at the Hernando Beach Club and thought it makes a nice frame for the Gulf of Mexico that it faces.

Hope you had a great Sunday and enjoyed a few beautiful views as well!

Waterfront living is a lifestyle - I am a Hernando Beach Realtor and have lived in Hernando Beach for many years.

If you are looking for waterfront homes for sale in Hernando Beach, Florida, and would like more information about the community and living in Hernando Beach, Florida, please contact me.

Sunday Afternoon Relaxing Water View in Hernando Beach, Florida

Friday Foto - Winter Sunset in Florida like Fire in the Sky

Winter sunsets in Florida are full of surprises and often the best of the show happens after the sun has disappeared on the horizon.

This was not any different tonight in Hernando Beach, Florida. I got to my favorite sunset watching location just in time to witness the sky turn into fiery orange colors. Not at all like Rocky Mountain high... yes, the John Denver song popped into my mind.. I've seen the fire in the sky!

Winter sunsets in Florida... they can be like fire in the sky!

Friday Foto - Winter Sunset in Florida like Fire in the Sky