Happy Thanksgiving from Florida

It's just the best time of the year here in Florida!

And this week I'll share the 'yard birds' I've seen around the house!

These turkeys were hanging out on the golf course.

You can see how many leaves have fallen from the Poplar tree this week.

Their feathers are so beautiful.

But they better stay on the run to avoid the roasting pan this week!

We had a wonderful surprise when we looked out back and saw a big flock of Robins.

They usually show up on Christmas day.

But this year they were early and it sure lifted my spirits to stand outside and watch them. And isn't my neighbor's Poinsettia gorgeous!

We had a Great White Egret walk through the neighborhood.

He's across the street in these photos.

And a small flock of White Ibis even showed up for the holidays.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and a blessed week.

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

Which trail will YOU take?

 

We drove over to the Pruitt Trailhead and parked at Halpata Tastanaki Preserve.

The gate is locked and only authorized personnel are allowed in but the road surface makes for an easy trail to hike. 

But look ahead! Do you see the storm in the distance? 

Let's turn to the right and get 'off the beaten path'!

Today was a beautiful day and we saw a few people riding horses. 

We asked this couple if the horses they were leading were in training but they said, "No, they just didn't want to get left behind." Everyone wanted to take a ride!

Another couple enjoying an afternoon ride.

The views were gorgeous as we walked.

And we saw lots of birds along the way.

Hermit Thrush

Robin

Flycatcher

This is the trail that beckons me. A tree lined trail that goes deeper into the woods.

But it's been a good day and the storm went away from us so we stayed dry.

And I took this photo from the side window, with hubby driving 55 mph down the highway.

Pretty spectacular to see so much beauty, even on the drive home.

We see horses just about every time we go anywhere here in North Central Florida. Do you see horses where you live?

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!)

I’m joining Thankful Thursdays and

I like Thursdays HERE too!

Before we get started!

We stood in the driveway and saw these two beautiful airplanes flying in formation overhead! 

I managed to get them in my viewfinder....

and keep them there!

It was something to see!

They were perfect for mosaics!

We were leaving to go to the Pruitt Trailhead to hike when we saw them.

The trailhead is near a small airport so we see some small planes when we are there too.

And this weekend was no exception.

We even saw a small jet fly over!

It was a beautiful day....73 degrees with a nice breeze.

The Robins are here this week too!

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE .