June 17th, Sunday, some pics

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Ibis on our dock.  Many species of birds hang out there every day.

Pink bougainvillea, finally healthy after all these years in our backyard

Banyan tree down by Crab-E-Bills on the Indian River - straddling poles are bottom of wonderful treehouse lookout

Interesting boardwalk, fence and gate with copper bird on the Indian River

Vulture waiting for lunch (fish entrails) at Crab-E-Bills

Bromilead about to burst on our front porch.  Bloom will stay fresh for over a month

The following pictures are from Turkey Creek where we went on Father's Day.  It's only a 15-minute drive from Sebastian, and a beautiful drive it is along the Indian River Lagoon.  A few miles of interesting meandering walkways, overlooks, many native species, generously shaded from the sun, and conveniently adjacent to clean bathrooms in the Palm Bay Library.  Lots of turtles and big fish, birders would love it too.  And butterflies.  Raised walkways keep the critters and bugs from bothering you, plus you're closer to the breezes that blow along the bluffs.

Turtle doing lunch

Saw several canoes and kayaks on the river

Beautiful reflections along Turkey Creek









Jungle-like forest seen from an overlook at Turkey Creek

Butterfly I caught basking in the sun

On leaving Palm Bay Road, on the corner of Route #1, I spotted this osprey with a nest of babies on top of the tall cement "Palm Bay" monument.  I had Bob pull over on the grass, I jumped out of the car and ran towards the sign to take a picture.  All of a sudden the mama osprey took off towards me, swooping and diving and this was all I could get before I jumped in the car.  I made a second attempt but she almost got me.

Osprey Mom, babies and nest



Grabbed some mexican food, drove on down to the Sebastian Causeway and enjoyed the view of people swimming, watercrafting, and just enjoying the view.  The wine was an added bonus!  End of an almost- perfect Father's Day.  It would be just perfect if our kids were here, but I think we made the best of t!