The American Kestrel or Sparrow Hawk is a robin sized falcon that has a handsome coloration of plumage. It is commonly seen during the cooler winter months in Florida. It has a little grey helmet with sideburns of feathers and rufus brown back and tail. The male has bluish-grey wings. A kestrels favorite perch is manmade wires and fence posts. They habitually “bob” their tails when perched, which may startle their prey of insects, small rodents and birds which they capture on the ground. I heard a loud clapping sound when a Kestrel caught a palm warbler right in front of me. Their call is a distinct “killy killy killy”.
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.