June 4
We had hoped to find our elusive Red-cockaded Woodpecker and
despite seeing 3 other kinds (Pileated, Red-bellied and Downy) we didn’t find
one. It was a pretty drive past pine forests, marshes and finally a lighthouse
at the end. There were several places to stop and take short hikes.
Visitor's Center
Yellow-throated Warbler
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Swamp Rabbit (they really are a different breed of rabbit)
Common Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
Downy Woodpecker (parent & young one)
Scaub
St. Marks Lighthouse
very small young gator crossed in front of us
we saw 2 raccoons out today
We had a late lunch at a restaurant that was just ok. I had
the popcorn shrimp basket and Greg had the grouper basket. It was “good”, but
no seasoning in the batter. We were out there with limited to no cell service
and there really wasn’t much close to where we were, so it was worth a try.
The Seinyard
Tomorrow we are visiting the old and new State Capitol buildings and a Botanical Garden.
very lush with lots of wildlife..
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