Good day for a hike in Halpatiokee Regional Park.
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Halpatiokee Regional Park, in Stuart, Florida, recently underwent extensive wetland improvement work. I hiked through the park today and took some photos.
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Despite the wind and clouds, I had to get out today. The wind did keep the smaller birds down, but I saw some larger ones.
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Our local Audubon chapter Bird ID class began at Blowing Rocks Preserve, operated by the Nature Conservancy, on Jupiter Island, Florida. Jupiter Island (map) is a barrier island. On the leeward side is the southern end of the Indian River Lagoon; the opposite side faces the Atlantic.
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We had a little rain this afternoon. One observer spotted 1-inch (25-mm) hail near Halpatiokee Park, where I had been just before the storm hit. I almost finished grocery shopping in time ….
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I paid a visit to the Bald Eagle family this morning, with a telextender and tripod for my camera. This afternoon I shot some black-and-white digital photos using red and yellow filters, at Halpatiokee Park. (more…)

A simple sketch from today’s trip to Halpatiokee Park. Click the image if you want to see a larger version.

Pine tree trunk, drawn at Halpatiokee Park. Willow charcoal on 9 x 12 Strathmore 300 charcoal pad.

© James Kearman 2008

Some photos taken on a sketching trip. The better camera would have been handy for the shy birds today. Maybe I’ll take it tomorrow. Three photos.
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First visit of the year. Temperature today was 54 F (about 8 C), windy, but clear sky. The trails continue to drain and dry. Two photos today.
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