Did you ever see a tree with straight horizontal rows of little holes on the trunk? You may not see the bird, but you know that a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker has been there. They are a bit different from their woodpecker cousins, as their tastes have been refined. Instead of eating just insects, they enjoy licking up the sap around the fresh holes using the brush-like modification on the tip of their tongue. They also enjoy the green inner bark called the cambium layer and the insect portion of their meal is often attracted to the flowing sap. The birds have a red “forecrown” and are black and white with a white rump and a yellow belly. The males have a red chin and the juveniles are brown and white with a white rump. They have a silly, but very appropriate name.
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.