Looking west. We walked along the Big Thompson River today. It was a gorgeous Colorado day. Fifty degrees and partly cloudy.
This photo was taken yesterday. The clouds formations were very different today.
A Great Blue Heron. A funny place for a Heron to perch.
Reeds, a pond, mountains and a Great Blue Heron in the background.
An old Bullocks Oriole nest.
If you have never read about how an Oriole builds their nest, you should check it out. Ā Nests
Where are the Orioles today that build this nest?Ā Will they return to the same nest in the Spring? I hope so.
My very favorite Scrub-Jay. “Where are my peanuts?” He wants to know.
Do you have any “shades of blue” you would liketo share?
“Look Greta, a Great Blue Heron Nesting Tree.”Tree LifeMating Pose“I’ll be back”Searching for the perfect stick“I got a big one”Bringing a Gift“Move Over”
“Another one for you”Perfect LandingWhat’s wrong with this scene?Hopeful“Its tiring sitting on this nest”
This Great Blue Heron nest isĀ on private property. We were allowed to walk into their field a short distance. I wasĀ too far away from the tree for quality photos, but they tell a story! It is nice this tree isĀ secluded.
If you love to walk, geo-cache, hike, swim, canoe, camp, bike, view a gorgeousĀ sunset, take photos, horseback ride, or bird watch, then a visit to Jonathan Dickinson State Park should be on your agenda.
The other day while walking along the banks of the Loxahatchee River we heard music; finally figured out it was coming from one of the many pavilionsĀ the park has. A man was playing his fiddleĀ and heĀ was really good. We sat on a park bench and listened to him play for a little while.
Another day there were a group of people with their easels, painting beautiful images on canvas. So just not the typical activities within the park, but some unique ones as well.
Located in south Florida, north of West Palm Beach, it is a great place to spend a couple of weeks. Howard and I have camped atĀ this Florida state park during the winter for many yearsĀ and we truly enjoy each visit.
To see some photos of the park and investigate what other activities JonathanĀ has to offer, go to the link below.
TheĀ dock area, located on the Loxahatchee River, where you can swim, launch/rent a kayak, paddle board andĀ canoe or take a tour of the river with a professional guide. During your river experience you will see gorgeous scenery, historical landmarks,Ā alligators, manatees, herons, osprey, bald eagles and other wildlife.
Guided Tour Boat
Loxahatchee River
Broad walkĀ along the river
A charming swimming hole
Birding opportunities are plentiful…
Above a posing Northern Mockingbird
Great Blue Heron
A beautiful sentinel
No sunset photo this evening, it is raining. Until next time!