Smaller than a crow but larger than a mockingbird this rufus colored bird with a striped breast. The Brown Thrasher can be as inconspicuous as a catbird or live up to it’s name and be heard noisily thrashing through the leaves on the ground looking to expose the nice juicy insects or other invertebrates that comprise it’s bill of fare. It has a lovely melodious call that emanates from dense vegetation. With a series of long varied phases each phrase repeated only three or four times, it’s a “Bobby McFerrin” of the bird world.
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.