I've hiked on the Halpata Tastanaki Preserve trails a little more this month because they are doing some prescribed/control burns on some of the Florida Trails I usually hike. It's a good thing and they alternate burns but it still means you go to plan B when you see smoke. lol
I met a young man recently that had found something pretty unusual, a deer antler still attached to a deer skull.
When I first saw him, he was standing away from the trail to give me a chance to pass.
His dog was from a shelter and did not trust people so he kept the dog close to him. (all dogs are on leashes even on the forest trails) He sure was a beautiful dog and now he has a good home!
I've never found a deer antler but I did a search online HERE and learned a little more about shedding.
We learn so much from getting out in nature, don't we?
Birds abound in Florida at this time of year.
Phoebe and Bluebirds
Flycatcher
And wildflowers are blooming like crazy!
Yellow Jessamine
Blueberry bushes are in full bloom too!
Have you ever found deer antlers on a hike? I don't think I really look for them but I probably will from now on!
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