25 Feb. Key Deer National Refuge
A shadow of a Turkey Vulture crossed my path, then a second. Knew I had to
keep moving.
Generally T Vultures are peaceful creatures riding low thermals overhead;
not particularly cute when perched on ledges or trees but not menacing.
Their large shadows are another matter- they scream loiter at your peril.
The refuge protects the last habitat of key deer, 24"-28" adults, a sub
species of white tailed deer. Endangered, they can often be found at the
"holes" such as blue hole. Alligator hole, generally one male per hole.
About 75 such freshwater holes on the keys. Blue hole is, so I was told, the
Waldorf Astoria of holes.
After reaching the refuge early I mostly spent the day exploring by bike and
on the nature trails.
The seven mile bridge was less fun than it looks; made it the Eastern
terminus of the ride on the Keys; Marathon Key just not that critical.
A good afternoon key lime pie. Business is reasonably good and has been
getting better. Motel almost sold out and will be full tonite; low cost but
no bugs.
Rhode Island: no real problems in our area.
National meeting of Star Gazers in the next Key; some spillover here.
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