On our way to Alabama we stopped at the Blackwater State Forest visiting several sites that had the potential for interesting plants and birds.
The dominant warbler of the day was Pine Warbler while the most common woodpecker that we saw was Red-Headed Woodpecker.
Blue corporal dragonflies were quite common, especially near the wetlands.
Mischievous bird grasshoppers were common along the trails.
We were told about a small boggy area that had pitcher plants (Yellow, also called Yellow-hooded pitcher plant). Unfortunately they were all well past their prime. But it’s a good site to be aware of for the future.
We did have one yellow butterwort along the trail to the pitcher plants which ws in perfect condition.
More tomorrow when we’ll be on Dauphin Island.
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