Just completed another trip down to St. Marks NWR. This place has quickly become a favorite of mine. Where else can you walk in beautiful pine stands or along canals and see so much wildlife? Maybe even have a gator laying in the road ahead, like we did. We logged 26 miles on foot and at times were so remote we felt like the only humans around. The weather was sunny and warm, and while I was slightly disappointed we didn't see more snakes, other wildlife was plentiful. Alligators, deer, raccoon, lizards, frogs, and 3 snakes. Birds included Bald Eagles, Osprey, Owl, several kinds of herons, Anhingas (new to me) and even a Vermilion Flycatcher. To see one of these beauties in the eastern US is a rare treat. All in all another wonderful trip, let the planning begin for the next one!
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| Whitetail Doe |
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| Peninsula Ribbon Snake |
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| Raccoon |
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| Selfie by an alligator filled canal |
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| Anhinga |
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| Gator Crossing |
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| Vermilion Flycatcher-quite rare |
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Bald Eagle
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