Belted Kingfishers have a stocky short legged body with a large head and an oversized bill. Look for them near wooded open ponds where they watch over low perches or hover over the water where they will plunge, headfirst into the water to catch small fish, frogs and even fruit. They eat their food whole and later regurgitate indigestible items as small pellets. Their nests are in burrows along the banks of streams and ponds. Belted Kingfishers are a steel blue color and have a shaggy crest on their head. The males have a single blue “belt” across their breast and the females have two “belts” one steel blue the other cinnamon brown. Their call sounds like a raspy baby rattle.
This geocache is placed in Highlands Hammock State Park with the permission of park management. All locations must be approved by the Volunteer Geocache Coordinator Sarah Straub (DTISarah@gmail.com) and adhere to the guidelines set by the park for geocache placement.
Vehicles are not permitted to park on any roadway within the park boundary. All vehicles must park within designated parking areas. The park is open from 8:00AM until sundown, 365 days a year. The admission fees are as follows: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Camping is available in the park as well.
Highlands Hammock State Park's Website
For more information about accessing cache locations please visit the ranger station to view a copy of Essential Eligibility Criteria for Geocaching at Highlands Hammock State Park.
Please remember to cache responsibly and stay on designated trails.