TOPIC ONE: THE CAMPGROUND…
TOPIC TWO: SUNRISE and SUNSET…
TOPIC THREE: BIRDS and CRITTERS…
We spent a lot of time riding bikes and hiking the trails.
Along the way, we saw some beautiful animals and birds:o))
The day we arrived at the park, we saw a pair of Bald Eagles.
Never saw them again;o((
Everyday, Nancy would go Alligator hunting at the pond;o)
Yep, this is the alligator the sign at the gazebo warned us about!!
The American Kestrel, was a new bird for us.
It is a small, 12 inch hawk.
Nancy tried for days to get a good close-up, but it just didn’t happen:o((
We have no idea what type of lizard this is.
But you have to love that curly tail;o))
With all the water around us,
the Osprey were everywhere!!
Beautiful Butterflies
The stripped butterfly on the right is a Zebra, the Florida State Butterfly.
In the middle of the State Park is a Horse Corral.
They offer trail or wagon rides.
We rode our bikes down to the river boat launch area.
There were woodpeckers everywhere!!
Pileated Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker
How about both on the same tree?!?!?
Downy Woodpecker Red-headed Woodpecker
Also hanging around the river was a Great Blue Heron and a Little Blue Heron.
Nancy took what she calls a “ME” walk;o))
She loves to just wander quietly in the early morning.
She got her first pictures of the Florida Scrub-Jay.
She calls this picture ‘Angry Bird’ ;o))
She also photographed a couple other first time birds for her:o))
She thinks this is a Loggerhead Shrike??
Another first was the Northern Flicker!!
It really is amazing what you see
when you slow down and look around!!
Great pictures. I especially like the double header of two woodpeckers on one tree!
ReplyDeleteThat isn't a Loggerhead Shrike. It looks like a juvenile Mockingbird to me.
I loved angry bird :)
ReplyDeleteDon't have too many cool adventures while we're gone. I won't have time to keep up with you! Will be back to reading in 3 weeks or so :)
Love the bird pictures! We will hit the road again in about a month and start posting again. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! I love the "Angry Bird"!
ReplyDeleteWith all those woodpeckers, it's a wonder there are any trees left standing! Once again, I'm in awe at your fabulous bird pictures. Really great! :c)
ReplyDeleteI loved the walk with the woodpeckers! It was so cool to see the 2 different ones on the same tree! Great memories!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots as always. Must never tire of the flora & fauna in Florida!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Scrub jay pictures. Don't think I knew there was a horse corral at Jonathan Dickinson?? You make the place look like a haven for wildlife but then you always do attract them. I get much better pictures with you around to call them in. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the wood peckers. Sounds like you guys had a great time there.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the woodpeckers sharing one tree. And love the Angry Bird -- what a hoot!
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