I finally got on the trail at Pruitt for a nice long hike.
It was less hot, less humidity with a breeze!
Those days are few and far between in the summer months.
I took my time and took wildflower photos to my heart's content.
I saw 4 Bobwhites and 1 deer and a Hawk (no photos) but I took my time and enjoyed 2 hours in nature.
A quick photo of the wild honey bee hive, still active.
One small airplane flying overhead,
as well as Swallowtail kites and buzzards.
It was a welcome sight to see the Eastern Meadowlark and I enjoyed the song they sing.
Velvet Ant
The old shed with all of it's rustic beauty.
And a spider.
I got back to the Jeep and thought there was NO WAY I would stop for another pretty flower and neat bird. I had apple slices to munch and water to drink and I was ready to go home!
But as I drove the dirt road to the hwy, I looked out in the pasture and saw a family of Sandhill Cranes.
So I took my one last ounce of energy and got out to walk the fence line and take pics.
They walked and I tried to keep up!
Mama staying close to the young one!
Papa with all of the brightness of his colors!
And the little one trying to keep up!
Getting to see the young Crane and this beautiful family was worth the effort!
I hope you find a nice day to get outside this week!
