A bog along a trailPalm Warbler sitting in a Long Leaf PineSunset on the Blackwater River (As close as it get to one!)I think a Hermit ThrushLife and Death Berry Bushes along a trailOld Bridge leading to Blackwater River Campground. Beach in the foreground.
Ruby-crowned KingletFace of Determination
It was a nice, sunny day today, at Blackwater River State Park, with temperatures hovering around 55 degrees. We spent time outside so things were good! A lot of the trails are covered with water due to heavy rains and river runoff, so we are limited to where we can hike. We saw another Fox Squirrel today, this one black with a white face, but he was too fast for me to get a photo.
This one and a half hour loop trail is covered with river water, in places, making it impossible to hike.
Tonight’s low will be 27 degrees; a little too “cool” for me! Where are our mild temperatures?
Setting Sun shines its beautiful light on this old tree
Upon this tree stately and old,
the setting sun shines,
its beautiful evening glow.
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If only it could whisper,
sharing with us its history,
how it once prospered.
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The fires it endured,
storms it embraced,
visitors it allured.
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Tell us why fate,
left you in your current state,
no longer thriving and slightly out of shape.
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Standing tall with determined will,
striking in appearance this evening,
receiving visitors still.
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We woke up this morning to rain falling on our roof. It rained all day. So, our day was spent inside, which can be a struggle for me. No long walks, no photos taken, no bird watching and one spent without the warmth of the sun.
We did have a first time visitor to our “back” yard this morning, a Hermit Thrush taking a bath in a puddle. Sadly, no photo! This week our backyard is Site 017 at Blackwater River State Park.
We resolved ourselves to spend the day inside. I had prepared a Seafood Gumbo the other day and froze the leftovers. Today, I defrosted the Gumbo, added more Shrimp, some Snow Crab I picked up yesterday from the Milton, Winn-Dixie and a handful more Okra. You can’t have Seafood Gumbo without the Okra!
While the Gumbo simmered on the stove, I looked through my photos to see if I could find one to post. The above photo, taken in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, back in January is the one I choose.
I love this old tree. In this photo I love how the setting sun highlights its character. It might be dead; however it provides a home for many a critter, including my beloved Scrub Jays.
The Seafood Gumbo was delicious! I served it over rice, with hot french bread and a good wine! We might be in northern Florida, but we sure ate like we were in the heart of Louisiana!! We noticed while in Winn-Dixie that they were selling King Cakes; we should have brought one home for dessert.
Late this afternoon, after our early dinner, we did manage a walk. The rain finally stopped bringing much cooler temperatures.
We headed out the door wearing jackets and hats. Syke and Kloud enjoyed our walk much more than we did. They ran and ran, jumped and ran some more, wanting to play, loving the cool air and the break from being cooped up inside.
Tonight’s low will be in the 30’s, whats with that!
A few additional photos of our, February, 2014, visit to Eastbank camp-ground on Lake Seminole. We have moved on, slowly continuing our journey back to Colorado. We had a wonderful time at one of our most favorite places to spend a few days.
One Last SunsetAn Eastern Bluebird sitting in a Sycamore TreeEastbank Campground=Site A01
Kevin, can you spot Howard’s antenna?
As darkness begins to decend; bats are flying around!
Ever try to photograph bats, at night, in flight?
Through the Pines
Camped among these pines were several ladies, perhaps a women’s club, in their RV’s each with at least one Kayak! They were having fun!
A pretty little Palm WarblerEastern PhoebeLate Evening Activity —As we sat and watched, wave after wave of White Pelicans and Cormorants, landed on the lake. Hundreds!
Cloud Reflections“Honey, what are you doing over there?”Eastbank Campground, an ACOE Park, Site A01My Side ViewLake SeminoleA PierSunset over Lake SeminoleInvitingTrees speak to me…..Our backyard for five days!
Eastbank Campground is an Army Corp of Engineers Park, located on the east bank of Lake Seminole. We are actually in Georgia; however the nearest town is Chattahoochee, Florida. When staying at this park, you are treated to the most beautiful sunsets.
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