Images from Riverbend

Downy woodpecker on bald cypressOne of the unexpected delights at Riverbend County Park – given how manicured the park is – was the amount of wildlife we saw. Within a few minutes of wandering down the first trail, deer dashed ahead of us through the forest. Walking the Ocean-to-Lake Trail, we encountered an extremely nearsighted armadillo.

Hawks, osprey, ibis, and a flock of turkeys were part of the mix, along with two beautiful downy woodpeckers. Here’s one.

See more images from Riverbend County Park on my Candid Travels website.

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