Safe from the Storms

 We didn't have any damage from Hurricane Eta here in North Central Florida. Damaging winds and rain and of course tornados are always a threat but it passed through without any of that. We woke up in the middle of the night to wind, rain and leaves hitting the bedroom window but it wasn't bad.

Now we are left with much improved weather! And even more birds that usual.

We are seeing big flocks of birds fly through, some we haven't been able to identify! 

And one day we drove in to the Pruitt Trailhead and saw these Sandhill Cranes under the trees, where we expect to see them.

You've seen a photo of ME here at Halpata Tastanaki Preserve.

And I've taken a 'few' of sweet hubby here.

You've even seen a coyote on the trail a month or so ago.

But what do we see through the grasses before we turn the corner?

Sandhill Cranes on the trail?

Yes, they were finding all kinds of bugs and insects on the trail.

Eat them all!

Then there will be fewer to eat on me! lol

Several times I've seen them flying overhead.

Time to migrate to Florida! Come on down! 🌴

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’. 

The Christmas Robins are here early!

 

We usually see a big flock of Robins on the golf course on Christmas day. 

(And isn't my red mum lovely?)

The Robins came early this year! They must have known we needed a little encouragement.

We haven't had bad weather this week but we had a shower this morning and they were out there again pecking in the mulch under the palm tree.

I don't get a lot of junk mail but I did get a cute catalog from Walmart this week. It even had stickers to mark what you wanted for Christmas. Reminded me of the Sears wish books from days gone by. We  picked up our groceries this week too and got a little orange thank you!

I ordered new Swedish dish cloths in pretty Autumn designs and I love them!

And I even bought another Columbia hiking shirt in a pretty shade of blue.

And yes....this is toilet tissue! But look at the little embossed butterfly! 

Have you bought anything new this week?

(I need to make a new wish list! lol)

We have so much to be thankful for! Hiking is still close to the TOP of my list!!!

Please keep us in your prayers today as Hurricane Eta barrels through this part of Florida. I'll give you an update in a few days....God willing and the creek don't rise. (as my Dad used to say!)

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