The Wood Duck can be seen seasonally on the Tram Ride at Highlands Hammock State Park along the South Canal. The male Wood Ducks have colorful plumage and no other duck sports the obvious slick backed crest of feathers on their head. The female has a grey crest and a tear dropped shaped white ring around her eyes. When they fly their white bellies are obvious and they nest in hollow trees. The wood duck diet is primarily vegetation and acorns along with a few insects. They are perching ducks with sharp claws on their feet which allow them to sit on snags, stumps and branches.
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.