White Springs, FL: Discovering nature in nature...

Have you ever though about what nature is trying to tell you? 

A fall afternoon
at Stephen Foster FCC State Park

Well, you might find a few answers if you are open to the experiences.  Sometimes, it is simply taking the time to look beneath your feet.

Signs of winter approaching
Pine cones, acorns, and discarded leaves

Ever feel like you can't see the snake for the bush?

This handsome fellow was
hiding in full sight

As Jackie and I watched the snake we marveled at the dexterity as it wound around the bush.  There was a caterpillar near by but the snake appeared to wind in another direction.  Then quickly it recoiled, reached out, and swallowed the caterpillar.  One can only surmise this was it's hunting technique because it seemed to work.

Snake after eating the caterpillar
Which didn't see the snake either!

But not everything is hidden in plain view and here at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, some critters are easy to spot.

A beautiful grasshopper on the wall

While others do try for a disguise, or maybe it just comes naturally.

Kitty Anna on an early morning walk

Keeping your head in the clouds is not always bad as sometimes visions appear...

The moon rising over the tower
this is always a special sight

And sometimes you need to play Sherlock Holmes, like the case of the Missing Laundry.  I carted the clothes to the washing machine but arrived to discover I was missing half of the original load.  Turns out, I had left a dirty clothes trail as it fell from my basket as it followed me on my hand cart.

The rare missing laundry

But it is all good fun and prompts you to stay open and alert

Looking for clues in nature!