Would the star of HTP be the Florida Scrub-Jays?
It is such a privilege to see this rare endangered bird at Halpata Tastanki Preserve that we would be quick to give these birds the title of "Star of the Preserve".
We've found a small flock of them there a few years ago and we usually spot them on the loop that we take.
A good website to learn more about the Scrub-Jay is HERE.
Lately they have been at the Savannah.
We love the Savannah with beautiful grasses and marshy areas as far as the eye can see.
This week we even spotted a Northern Harrier overhead.
What a magnificent bird!
And the little Phoebe flits around as we follow the trail.
But then!!! What's that ahead?
It came out of the woods to the left of us,
ran onto the trail
kicking up dust
sprinting down the trail ahead of us.
I'm not sure if something was chasing him or if he caught sight of us.
But as quick as a wild turkey can run, it veered off to the right, never to be seen again! heehee!
So we think since he was so unexpected and fun to watch
the Wild Turkey was the star of HTP on this particular hike!
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