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On The Road

~Fort De Soto Park-Tern Games~

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We are spending this week in an amazing location! We are parked at Fort De Soto County Park in Tierra Verde, Florida.

I could not resist posting a few photos, out of order, where we are this week. I have so many photos to share of the places we have been, between leaving “the farm” and arriving in Tierra Verde, Florida. We are having a wonderful adventure visiting and traveling with friends, visiting family and seeing this beautiful country! I don’t seem to have time to post!

Sunrise from South Beach, Fort De Soto County Park- (Tampa Bay Bridge)
Sunrise, this morning from South Beach, Fort De Soto County Park- (Tampa Bay Bridge)
"You go hide: One, Two, Three....."
“You go hide: One, Two, Three…..”
"Tag, you're it"
“Tag, you’re it”
"I have something in my ear"
“I have something in my ear”
Tern Yoga
Tern Yoga
"Whatca got there, Cass?"
“Whatca got there, Cass?”
Shake it baby!
Shake it baby!
Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern
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“What will the day bring?” Joy and Love!

 I took the above photos this morning at Fort De Soto County Park, South Beach, just as the sun was rising. What a wonderful way to start the day!

On The Road

~A few photos from the farm~

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Scenes from “the farm”

Socks, a beautiful girl

A beautiful "Barn Kitty"
A beautiful “Barn Kitty”

 

On the hunt
On the hunt

Some of the Horses, fat from eating summer grass

Big Red
Big Red
Lace and Ike (what a funny photo)
Lace and Ike (what a funny photo)

 

A young Angus Steer

A handsome 4H Steer (I called him "Little Bull"
A handsome 4H Steer (I called him “Little Bull”

 

A beautiful Butterfly

Butterfly Bush with a beautiful customer

Ah Bull

"I'am watching you"
“I’am watching you”
"Go Away"
“Go Away”

 

Precious Jack

We miss you Jack
We miss you Jack

 

The Birds

Northern Mockingbird (photo taken in Mississippi)
Northern Mockingbird (photo taken in Mississippi)
BrownThrasher (photo taken in Mississippi)
BrownThrasher (photo taken in Mississippi)

 

On The Road

~A Redhead with some Red Seeds~

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A Magnolia Tree

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Standing tall for all to see,

showcasing a multitude of gifts,

 with long, green, waxy leaves.

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Delicate flowers in sundry colors,

white being the iconic symbol,

of a southern favorite.

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Beauty and strength in its stance,

providing shade for those seeking relief,

with sturdy branches for nesting birds.

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Autumn brings its offering of  food,

lovely cone shaped pods,

red seeds shining in the sun.

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Standing tall for us to see,

we must remember,

a Magnolia Tree is a gift for all.

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Pileated Woodpecker (photo taken in Mississippi)
Pileated Woodpecker (photo taken in Mississippi)

A lovely, old Magnolia tree stands next to our coach when we are parked at our favorite “RV resort”. I am not sure how long this Magnolia tree has stood here, but in a way it symbolizes the roots of a family, my family, living on this land and in this area for many years. 

My brother and sister-in-law enjoy this land and call it home; their very soul is rooted in every tree and shrub planted here. My love of this country, open spaces, wildlife and all things in nature, I believe, can be traced back to those who settled here.

 

Our visits are a gift; we will treasure each and every memory.

Look at those claws!
Look at those claws!

During our last visit, sitting outside near this old magnolia tree, we heard a loud racket. My brother, having heard this sound many times, knew exactly what it was.

This beautiful, female, Pileated Woodpecker flew in the Magnolia tree and immediately began to hunt for a snack. We were amused by its endeavor and I was delighted to have captured a few photos.

Look at those tail feathers
Look at those tail feathers
Grabbed it!
Grabbed it – A red seed filled cone.