First 2021 Post

Happy New Year! 2021 sure sounds futuristic. Hopefully this year will be a better and healthy one for all.

Meanwhile, our weather is still in a windy pattern and we have been doing some more hiking. We didn't even have to go very far from home. Warner Creek runs through our community, and we followed it as far as we could, even finding a little dam and waterfall, which helps to prevent flooding.

Flood gauge...

The ibis really liked it and they didn't want to leave the area, so they flew into the tree as we passed by.

Then it was on to the Hawk's Bluff trail, which is part of the Savannas Preserve State Park, located just a few miles away, here in Jensen Beach. It was much more than we expected with the trail going through the sand dunes, palm and shade tree hammocks, and along the water's edge. 

We noticed all sorts of pretty little dune flowers and even Zebra Longwing butterflies.

We also took the Silverwing to Twin Rivers Park, which has a long boardwalk along the St. Lucie River. This is the spot where the Indian River (Intracoastal Waterway) intersects with the St. Lucie River (Okeechobee Waterway) and also goes out the St. Lucie Inlet.

 This park is a popular spot for gopher tortoises, and their holes that lead to their dens are cordoned off.

This one was munching out on grass in just the right spot...under the wildlife crossing sign!

It's great having all these parks and places to explore, so close to our own backyard. Plus we know there are many more to discover.