The water was calm on my walk at the Safety Harbor waterfront in early July.

A night heron was sitting on the branch in front of the boardwalk.

This was the first time I’ve seen a kildeer here. There were two of them running around the grassy field. I could hear there distinct call across the field.

It was hot this morning and there wasn’t any breeze.

I left the waterfront and stopped at nearby Philippe Park to walk along the sea wall there.

Hiking up the Indian temple mound from the back stairs. It’s the largest remaining mound built by the Tocobaga Indians. You can read more on the history here.

The view from the top.

I tried not to disturb this couple making hanky panky as I walked back down.

I was getting back in my car and saw this pileated woodpecker fly into a hole in a tree in the parking area. I zoomed in with my phone and was able to catch him banging away. He didn’t seem shy at all.