The Pileated Woodpecker (17”) inhabits forests with sufficient dead trees where it nests and feeds. Carpenter ants in fallen trees and stumps are its major food source. This is the largest woodpecker now seen in the United States.
This series of caches is located in the Estero Bay State Buffer Preserve and named for the wildlife that inhabit the preserve. Follow the red trail. During the rainy season, parts of this trail are under water. Plan on getting your feet wet and muddy! During the dry season, you will encounter sugar sand on the trail.
The hike for the series is approximately 4 -5 miles total. Bring water and bug spray. Parking may be found at N 26 26.520 W 081 50.170.
Please remain on marked trails. There is no need to bushwhack for the cache. You are looking for a preform.
This cache has been placed with permission from the Estero Bay Preserve State Park Manager.