I had some free time and took advantage of a wonderful mini-escape to nature!
Here’s a short video to recap my time strolling throughout the mile long, double loop, ADA accessible San Elijo Nature Center Loop Trail (Located off of Interstate #5 a bit West on Manchester Blvd. in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California). There are several benches along the route to sit back, reflect and ‘take it all in’.
There’s a bit of restoration and dredging (thus, disruption of the bird habitats) happening these days, complete with large cranes, so I didn’t spot as many species as usual.
We visited a great new exhibit, “Butterfly Jungle” at the Safari Park in Escondido, California the other day…
Please note: The Butterfly Jungle is only open now through April 15th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A few words to the wise! Be prepared to wait! This is a very popular exhibit! (For an extra fee of $20 you can move up in line).
Once you’re inside, they will allow you to marvel at and photograph these lovely colorful butterflies.
What a hoot! The butterflies love bright colors, so feel free to wear them! They will gladly land on you! You’ll chuckle with delight!
It’s a blast!
Here’s my #Haiku to kick off National Poetry Writing Month (#NaPoWriMo) and Global Poetry Writing Month (#glopowrimo):
Haiku: Sweet Butterflies
by
SJF Communications
Fickle flutterers
Quick, vividly colorful
Dainty butterflies
They might land on you
If so, they invite your grin
Butterflies marvel!
Oh…another important note (per the ambassadors): No touching the butterflies or taking them out of the area with you!
These sweet creatures are endangered, so there will be several ‘exit stations’ where the Safari Park Ambassadors will have you “turn around’ and ‘shake it out’ to ensure that no butterflies are resting on your clothes, backpacks, hats, etc!
It’s all worth it though! Although there was an elusive few that flew so quickly that by the time I had my camera ready they were gone!
I am looking forward to going again soon! Hurry, the exhibit closes on April 15th!
Check out these photos and feel free to click on each one for more detail!
Paper Kite – Photo by SJF Communications
Postman – Photo by SJF CommunicationsRusty-Tipped Page – Photo by SJF Communications
Giant Owl – Photo by SJF CommunicationsGiant Owl – Photo by SJF Communications
Giant Owl – Photo by SJF Communications
Giant Owls – Photo by SJF Communications
Flowers that invite butterflies to visit! – Photo by SJF CommunicationsMore flowers that invite butterflies to visit! – Photo by SJF Communications
I can’t get enough of the natural beauty at Torrey Pines State Beach!
Simply sharing with you a few glimpses from my “low tide” TPSB stroll where I spotted two cormorants perched atop a rock.
Besides viewing the cormorants, enjoy these snapshots of gorgeous spring flowers (seen on the neighborhood), a cool rock formation and a “heat map” of hangliders!
Have a fantastic week and try to do something creative each day!
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
Spring has Sprung! Torrey Pines State Beach & Flowers
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