Driving into Sopchoppy, we were sorry to learn we will miss the Worm Gruntin' Festival but knew all was good with a Red-cockaded Woodpecker in a tree above our campsite. These guys are rare and only found locally in mature long leaf pines, a habit that is scarce. In less than a day, I have no doubt Steve & Ellen would love it here! We spent how long trying to find one last year? There is also a population of white squirrels and supposedly a white female deer. Must be something in the water!
On our way to the Ochlockonee River State Park, we had stopped at the St. Marks NWR to get info with the hope to return. My biggest regret is that it didn’t happen. With a 60+ mile roundtrip ride, I couldn’t bike it and didn’t want to drag Harry on yet another bird adventure. Next time. This is a great area and park worth a repeat.
