Florida Parks and Preserves

Cheering squad of one

February 5, 2012
Cheering squad of one

Cheering squad of one, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. He gave a shout as I ran past, so I went back and played paparazzi.

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Abandoned

February 5, 2012
Abandoned

Abandoned, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. Weird thing to find a rake abandoned alongside the lake, until you realize that this park is maintained by a dedicate band of community volunteers. Then, you simply wonder what made him drop it and run…

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World inverted

February 5, 2012
World inverted

World inverted, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. Running in Lakes Regional park (Fort Myers, Florida) this morning, the world suddenly turned upside down!

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Carolina willow

December 14, 2011
Carolina willow

Carolina willow, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. This plant is also known as the coastal plain willow. Fun fact: fire will turn it from a tree to a shrub

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Probing for his lunch

December 14, 2011
Probing for his lunch

Probing for his lunch, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. A male (full red cap) red belly woodpecker seeks a snack on the edge of the cypress forest

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Horseshoe Marsh

December 14, 2011
Horseshoe Marsh

Horseshoe Marsh, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. The forest is trying to reclaim the marsh – who will win the battle?

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Observation point – emerging from the swamp

December 14, 2011
Observation point – emerging from the swamp

Observation point – emerging from the swamp, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. We are progressing at a good clip now, and should have his hike completed soon

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Lichens on the fence

December 14, 2011
Lichens on the fence

Lichens on the fence, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. No, the railing isn’t painted – that’t a pink lichen hat grows on wood surfaces. We are at the "south lake" part of the swamp.

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Alligator flags still in bloom

December 14, 2011
Alligator flags still in bloom

Alligator flags still in bloom, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. These are a very pretty color and are probably providing cover for some baby alligators.

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