Mother Nature Beckons

Out on morning exploration to the wetlands reserve. Lots of interesting plants and animals.

Some plants and flowers are familiar; but many were not. Here's one of those.

Wish there was more time to explore and learn about all the interesting inhabitants here.

Along the boardwalk, the mangrove system is home to many often unseen creatures and migratory birds as well.


On a day when there are few visitors, or late in the afternoon when most people are gone, it is a tranquil place to be in.

Pink and Red

This I know is a member of the lotus family, but what species? Won't know for a long time but it sure is a lovely lotus.








I have no idea what the red "spiky" flower is but again, these are the mysteries that make life exciting.

Skylight

Here's a tall tree that regenerates by blooming at the crown and soon the seed pods fall on the ground, bringing forth a new generation...thankfully the gardeners make sure there isn't an overpopulation of this tree that goes by the name of ____________ (I have no idea!)