Interestingly enough, the day started off with frost and temps in the low 30s. But it warmed up fast, and by 10:00 am it was hanging around 50ยบ, and this afternoon got into the 60s. The park was certainly active this morning - the soundtrack was provided by Cardinals, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Goldfinches, Carolina Wrens, House Wrens, Red-winged Blackbirds, Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and more. I caught two of the Woodpeckers arguing in an Osage Orange tree until one drove the other away, and then I got a shot of the victor as he played hide-and-seek with me. One of the Orioles was fluttering around in a deadfall over the creek and was successful in keeping me from getting a good shot. But an Eastern Kingbird obligingly posed for a short while in a small tree up on the edge of the meadow, as did a family of Canada Geese on an outing on the north duck pond. And the trees and shrubs that flower are in full bloom, especially the Redbud. It was a beautiful walk, and I brought some scenes for you to look at.
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| The forest floor along the Dykeman Walking Trail |
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| The Redbud along the creek is in its full glory |
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| A Red-bellied Woodpecker playing hide-and-seek in an Osage Orange |
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| A family outing on the north duck pond |
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| An Eastern Kingbird at the edge of the meadow |
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| The view north from the top of the meadow |
© 2019 by A. Roy Hilbinger
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It's looking like spring, but it's still too damned cold on most days!
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