Florida: Protected Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
February 6, 2021 6 Comments
One of Several Ponds at Sanctuary
Moorhen (Common Gallinule) on Pond
Trail Lined with Scrub Oaks
Christmas Lichen (Cryptothecia rubrocincta) on Scrub Oak
Powder Puff Lichen (Cladina evansii)
Author Pam Photographing Sandy Goldenaster-Lined Trail
Coastalplain Goldenaster (Chrysopsis scabrella)
Fetterbush (Lyonia lucida) Pink Bell Flower
Rusty Staggerbush (Lyonia ferruginea)
Florida Paintbrush (Carphephorus corymbosus) (member of sunflower family)
Rare Rosemary Scrub (look closely and you will see a crab spider in middle)
Sandhill Crane
Florida Scrub Jay (vulnerable species)
Gopher Tortoise at Underground Burrow (vulnerable species)
Malabar Scrub Sanctuary is a protected rare scrub habitat in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Space Coast’s Environmentally Endangered Lands program. Visitors come to see rare plants and animals in a beautiful setting. It’s a great place to hike!
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Pam, thanks for sharing the beauty of this wonderful sanctuary. My favorite image is the Sandhill Crane.
We love the cranes so much. Have a regular pair at home every day. Never take it for granted!
Your pictures remind me of bridle paths and the flora and fauna I encountered during my horsing-around days in Brevard County. Thanks for sharing your pictures, they bring back fond memories/
That is so nice! Actually we’ve seen horse riding at the preserve in designated areas. It’s very peaceful.
Beautiful captures! Loved the powder puff lichen and the red-hued tree bark. Lovely post.
Thank you so much!