Alafia River State Park - North Trails
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A look at a lake located near the parking lot.
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These interesting things were popping up out of the ground near
the water.
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One of several spicebush swallowtail butterflies that we spotted
along our walk.
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Some of the scenery from our walk...
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...including this lone cactus.
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What I believe to be an osprey nest in the power lines that we
walked near.
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Jayden standing on a pile of seashells...
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A couple more looks at the osprey nest...
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...as well as one flying nearby.
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A different view of the lake that we started out near.
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A look at the moss hanging from the trees...
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Jay spotted this red velvet ant on our walk as well. It is
apparently actually a wasp, and the females are wingless, meaning we
found a female walking along our trail.
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