Poinciana

Poinciana trees were all over the place in the Keys. They look very similar to a Mimosa tree that is quite common in central Oklahoma, except they have vibrant red flowers all over them. Also- in the background, notice the cloud formation- Many of these cumulonimbus clouds could be seen forming thunderstorms for afternoon showers. A few hours later, the same clouds produced a large storm with high winds and about 8 inches of rain. I also have included a picture of a baby horseshoe crab. Horseshoe crabs are said to be some of the oldest marine creatures alive today.




View of the thunder clouds from Sandspur Beach at Bahia Honda State Park