Monday, March 06, 2017

Tosohatchee


During one of the recent trips to Florida I slipped away one afternoon to explore the Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area. I had not been there in about 30 years. Tosohatchee is about 5 miles south west of Christmas Florida. It has changed a lot in the past 30 years, a large track of additional land was added a few years ago. The trails / roads have been expanded and improved - though they are still sand and crushed rock.  

Two Sandhill Cranes were in the middle of the road.  As I slowly approached, they moved faster, seeming to not want to be passed.  Eventually the pair went off the side of road into the grass.  I rolled the window down and was able to get several great photographs as I passed.  What pretty birds.  

Do you enjoy a slow drive in the wilderness? 

4 comments:

  1. Now that we have a car, we're about to start exploring the sanctuaries and wildlife refuges here in Southern Spain. Sure hope the birds pose for us, too.

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  2. you gotta slow down in those places cause ya might miss something! such a pretty bird!

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  3. Yes!

    I recommend Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary near Upper Marlboro, for driving, hiking, horseback riding, etc.

    :-)

    -Andy

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  4. I try to get out and walk abit or I won't see it.

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