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Cibolo Nature Center 6/28/23

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      My girlfriend and I visited Cibolo Nature Center on June 28th, 2023. It had been on my list to visit after hearing of it from a iNaturalist user, and today the weather was just right for us to be able to. We arrived to a lovely pollinator garden where we saw beautiful flora and fauna. Bright Texas Lantanas and large Turk's Caps and American Beautyberries. Pollinating the flora of the garden were two species of butterfly, Gulf Fritillaries (1) and Queens (2). After taking many pictures we headed out, seeing a Hummingbird come perch over the garden on our way out. (1) Gulf Fritillary  (2) Queen     The main trail passed through a gorgeous tall prairie, we turned onto the creek trail to escape the beating sun. Massive Bald Cypress trees crowded the canopy and shaded out the sun. We were left in awe by the sheer size of the trees. The peaceful creek was clear, allowing us to view the fish that inhabit it. Inhabiting the surrounding trees were many bi...