Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

When was the last time you communed with nature? I had the opportunity to explore a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Maggiore recently called Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg, FL. It is a 245 acre park featuring many walking trails and tons of wildlife viewing. My real estate team has a couple of listings at Banyan Bay in the vicinity and I had passed the signs which led to the park many times without noticing them. I only discovered the nature park after reading a Florida trail guide book I picked up at a yard sale. In my 2.5 hour adventure through the park, I was able to see a Raccoon, an Alligator, Egrets, a Gopher Tortoise, many birds, and an Osprey soar through the sky carrying a fish to its nest. It is a great place to go and escape the city and still see the skyline in the periphery.

The baby alligator photo is courtesy of John Jacobsen. John is a regular participant in the photography contest Boyd Hill Nature Preserve hosts on an annual basis.