Red-bellied Woodpecker, industrious Quiet Loop Road – Princess PlaceMoody Cut from Moody Campground – Princess PlaceCabbage (Sabal) Palms – Princess PlaceWeather-beaten island – Princess PlaceEvergreen Oaks @ North Peninsula State ParkNature Trail – NPSPCoastal Strand Vegetation – NPSPMagnolia Grandiflora in Bud – NPSPFlorida White Butterfly on Yaupon HollyBeach Verbena – Salt Tolerant, Coastal StrandFirst LeavesLizard’s Tail, grows streamside, forest, moist groundOld Bridge on North Bulow Woods TrailTannin-colored Water of Cisco DitchPeek into one of the marshes of Bulow CreekCedar Creek – Bulow Woods State ParkThis saltwater marsh drains into the nearby Halifax RiverThis is likely a Banded Woollybear caterpillar (larva of the Isabella Tiger Moth, Pyrrharctia isabella) GrokSpiderwortMantee Sighting – Waterfront Park, Palm CoastWaterfront Park Trail on Intracoastal WaterwayResurrection Ferns on Waterfront Park TrailCarolina Wild Petunia – spring bloomer, woodlandsNorth Peninsula State Park – Nature Trail, 2.0 miles longCoral Root – it wasn’t as abundant this year (2026)False IndigoMagnolia Grandiflora – they bloom end of April into MayFungi – Bulow WoodsSpanish Bayonet Plant – a spiky subjectBulow Creek
This is a compliation of several little hikes in both Flagler and Volusia Counties, Florida.
I haven’t been out much due to a combination of factors. The up and down antics of the Schumann Resonance has caused me to experience a lot of fatigue. And I was having trouble downloading these photos. I hope you enjoy them. I’m interested in both flora and fauna, as well as geography (maps). Due to the early onset of summer heat and humidity, I may not be taking many trips beyond the grocery store, but we’ll see. A lot of changes are coming up for all of us.
FYI, I used Grok (X) to identify some of the plants. My wildflower book isn’t comprehensive and Florida contains a ton of microclimates even on the coastal regions. Grok is good for this kind of reference. It’s neutral, non-political, LOL.
Sooo beautiful to see such variation in so many aspects of Divine Mother Nature. Thanks for the description too. Sooo different to down here on this part of the planet. Much appreciation. Libby
I always enjoy your nature walk photo. You take such care to gather a variety of plants and creatures. Thank you for blessing us with your art, and much appreciation for curating the best and most relevant Intel you come across. Sonjan & I genuinely enjoy it and I pass it on to a list of 70 Patriots. Many Blessings of health, grace, strength and prosperity to you Eliza!
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Sooo beautiful to see such variation in so many aspects of Divine Mother Nature. Thanks for the description too. Sooo different to down here on this part of the planet. Much appreciation. Libby
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Thanks, Libby. Florida is very different even than the rest of the United States.
Eliza
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I always enjoy your nature walk photo. You take such care to gather a variety of plants and creatures. Thank you for blessing us with your art, and much appreciation for curating the best and most relevant Intel you come across. Sonjan & I genuinely enjoy it and I pass it on to a list of 70 Patriots. Many Blessings of health, grace, strength and prosperity to you Eliza!
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Wonderful images full of colour and depth; developed by you very recently.
Another breathtaking set – well done Eliza !
denis
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Hi Eliza, I started reading your posts about a year ago and now look forward to it.
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