Sunday, June 28, 2026

15 June 2026 Sanford: Black Bear Wilderness Area

 


Just a couple of miles away from Laura's house is the Black Bear Wilderness area.  I headed over early in the morning.  It was a Monday and I had to get up get up early to take the trash out.  That was as good a time as any to head over and explore.  I should have gone a bit earlier as the heat came on fast and by 9:00 i was drenched in sweat.  I walked along a nice boardwalk and then took the Bear Trail which was gravel and tree roots.  Not too many birds but the trail took me through some nice scenery.  I will surely return and take the trail to the St Johns River some early morning in the future.


Lots of items to beware of.  Bears, snakes, wild boars, 


A nicely constructed path


Mossy oak


I took the bear trail and it is mush less developed


A tricky stump looking out of the duck weeg


Choose your steps wisley


A mini bridge


Bottom right hand corner woodpecker


A glade to walk through


Horton hears a whoo


Hollow log


The miles are well marked


A water control system


Horton hears two whoos


A big moth


Big mushrooms


Spider web


Back on the good path


Woodpecker #2


Great crested flycatcher


Flying away






 It has been 4 years and 11 days since we began our Migration