Friday, June 28, 2024

Hiking on a four lane hwy! Is it safe?


 It seems pretty safe on this particular highway!


I rarely see another hiker and I've managed to avoid seeing a bear.

But the blackberries are ripe and I see 'evidence' that they've eaten there!


I love walking down in the canal diggings and that's where I took the trail photos.


This one was taken after a rain shower passed through and left it a little 'less hot'.


Out in the open there are lots of wildflowers blooming.


I always see butterflies.


But on this particular hike, I watched a large hummingbird.

It was the biggest one I've ever seen and really surprised me.


I'm not hiking as much now with the heat but I get out when I can.

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

  and Mosaic Monday HERE !

25 comments:

Tom said...

...Diane, thanks for taking me along of this four lane nature hiking. Take care and be safe and cool.

MadSnapper said...

the hummingbird at the end is priceless. looks really big and also like he is saying, LOOK at me, see my beautiful wings.. love that highway shot.. wow on that one... Beau and I have cut our morning walk down by a few minutes, neither of us can take the humidity...

Rostrose said...

Hehe, dear Diane,
a funny photo and a good idea with the four lane hwy ;-DD I would dare to hike here too! Especially if there are no bears to meet, but instead big hummingbirds. The biggest hummingbird I have ever seen was a Doctorbird in Jamaica - its tail feathers alone make it look quite huge (for hummingbird standards ;-)) but it also had a relatively large body compared to some of the tiny ones I have seen. The blackberries look delicious, I would eat them too, even if I weren't a bear.
All the best, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/06/weltreise-2024-immer-noch-neuseeland.html

Rostrose said...

Hehe, dear Diane,
a funny photo and a good idea with the four lane hwy ;-DD I would dare to hike here too! Especially if there are no bears to meet, but instead big hummingbirds. The biggest hummingbird I have ever seen was a Doctorbird in Jamaica - its tail feathers alone make it look quite huge (for hummingbird standards ;-)) but it also had a relatively large body compared to some of the tiny ones I have seen. The blackberries look delicious, I would eat them too, even if I weren't a bear.
All the best, Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/06/weltreise-2024-immer-noch-neuseeland.html

Jenn Jilks said...

It is wonderful getting out doors!

Ann said...

Sure looks like a nice place for a hike. You always spot such nice things while out.

roentare said...

These butterflies are just so gorgeous

happyone said...

What a lovely place for hiking. As always your photos are beautiful.

Terri D said...

Wonderful photos!! You always capture nature at its best!! Stay cool!

Jeanie said...

Berries and butterflies. ANd no bears! Works for me!

Katerinas Blog said...

Wow Diana,
what beautiful creatures!
Have a beautiful and fun summer!!

Teresa said...

Tus paseos siempre me encantan, nos traes cosas preciosas e interesantes. Buen fin de semana.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Another beautiful hike, the flowers and berries look pretty.
Love the hummingbird and the butterflies. Great photos.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

Lea said...

Great photos!
Love the Hummingbird photos! It looks like a female Ruby-throated to me.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Mae Travels said...

Florida might be hot but it always looks pretty!

carol l mckenna said...

That is the best 'four lane' highway ~ and such beauty along the way with the floral, fauna and avian photos ~ Wow! Thanks,


Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Bill said...

Nice place to hike on. Berries and butterflies sound good to me. Great photos, have a great weekend.

Wally Jones said...

Even if we can only get out for a little while, it pays great dividends for our peace of mind.

Great images of your hike!

Looks like we're into the summer rain schedule.

RedPat said...

I love that you take us along on these hikes. That Hummingbird does look big. Have a good week and stay cool.

Lowcarb team member said...

I do like the shadow shot and what a beautiful hummingbird that is and yes, it does look quite big.

Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

magiceye said...

Lovely photos and your shadow selfie is cool!

magiceye said...

Lovely photos and your shadow selfie is cool!

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

That looks like a very nice trail and I LOVE that you saw the hummingbird. Have a great holiday!! xoxo

Debbie said...

the "4 lane highway" image, that is a good one!! you are lucky to see so many butterflies, i am just starting to see them in my yard now!! the hummingbird is spectacular, your images of it are really special. too bad you did not have one of the hand/finger held hummingbird feeders, maybe it would have stopped for a drink!!

enjoy your sunday!!

21 Wits said...

Hello and thank you for the lovely photos your nature is incredible, and I so enjoy reading about your area too!