I set off to drive to the preserve in search of birds.
Isn't the back leg kicked out cute? I think he was traveling faster than me!
I told myself, I would just walk around and look.
But walking around turned into a nice long...hot hike!
And I did see a beautiful Red tailed Hawk.
His tail really glowed in the sun!
But the sighting of the day was this cute and very clean Gopher Tortoise.
This looks like a regular road but the gate is locked so you rarely see a work vehicle on the road.
But on this particular day, I looked up ahead and saw this tortoise on a mission.
You really need to stand still and let them pass so that they can get on their regular trail that leads to their burrow. If they feel threatened, they will get off and go through the weeds but that is not their easy path to their home.
So I stood still in the hot sun and took photos.
And there he goes!
It's funny how the sun doesn't bother you as much when you are watching something interesting.
Now the road is overgrown with grass and that makes a soft surface to walk on.
The views out on the preserve are stunning.
And the wildflowers are abundant.
I love this morning glory.
And at the trailhead, I was joined by another Jeep!
Jeep parking only! Haha!
Halpata Tastanaki Preserve
Have a beautiful weekend!
Take a drive even it you can't hike!
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