Horses and Cows and flowers, Oh My!

 Even though we have mild weather year round, we still see signs of Spring at this time of year!

At the Pruitt Trailhead of Halpata Tastanaki Preserve we met this group of horses. 

We don't see many on this trail.

Part of the trail is shared...

and then other trails are for hikers only.

At the 49th Avenue Trailhead of the Florida Trails, there were horses getting ready for a trail ride.

They have their own trails from the parking lot so this is my only chance to see them.

And then there are the little calves among the herds of cattle right now.

They are so cute!

Maybe you don't think of Florida having a lot of cows but here's a few facts...

"There are more than 886 thousand head of cattle and 15,000 beef producers throughout Florida. Currently, Florida ranks 13th in overall cattle numbers nationwide."

Another sign of Spring are the bushes in full bloom. 

There were dozens of butterflies and bees all over the blooms!

I hiked this trail twice this week just to see these butterflies.

Beautiful! 

Are you seeing signs of Spring at your house?

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too!

 

"Cute Dog Day" at Blue Run Park!

 We see a lot of dogs on our hikes at Blue Run Park. 

And over the years we see some of the same ones and we try to remember some of their names. (it helps when I write them down in my hiking journal) 

I've met this young man with his big therapy dog and we have something in common with them! 

They drive a RED Jeep! heehee!

The weather was gorgeous and everyone was enjoying a nice day.

These are West Highland Terriers!

I sure would love one of these!

And we spotted this beautiful Tricolored Heron out in the swamp too.

We don't see them as often and it was especially colorful.

We also saw a River Otter which was special but didn't get a good photo! What a sighting though!!!

We saw a Limpkin and heard his mournful call too. 

We could stay here ALL day, couldn't you?

But it's time to go home now! See you next time! 

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’.