Spring On The Island

Thistle plants

 in abundance,

a sign that spring

has come

to the island.

Young Thistle plant reaching

for the warm sun....

Beautiful full grown Thistle plant.....

one of many seen on the pathway

to the beach.....

Tiny white wildflowers were a 

familiar sight. They bloom all

year long on the island.

Pathway down to the waters

of the Gulf Of Mexico.

Welcome Spring!

Blessings to all....Dee Dee

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Wild Magnolia

Crestlake park is a beautiful place to visit

anytime of the day.  Overlooking Tampa Bay,

one can see an abundance of wildlife.

Careful to stay your distance from the shores,

signs are posted to watch for aligators.

I never tire of taking photos and on this

clear day I had plenty of favorites. Love

the moss hanging from the cypress tree.

A wooden pathway allows one to be up close

and personal with nature and a bit safer place

to stroll.......love this "Fan Palm" photo with the

sun shining through the fronds.

And how sweet is this....wild Magnolia seed pods

in an ultra natural environment.....note the insects

have feasted on the leaves.

A better image of the Magnolia tree growing midst

the cat tails and willows.  Never surprises me to see

great white egret fishing in this same area.