I had a very nice, late afternoon hike on Gildersleeve Mountain. Such a beautiful early spring day. The sky a beautiful azure blue. In the woods just across the creek I spotted a little bird working the small trees and lower trunks of the big trees. The yellow green color made it easy to identify. A Pine Warbler. Very cute, and a new bird for me here in my backyard.
Because I have lived much of my life I occasionally run into people I know on my hikes. Al and Connie also live here on Gildersleeve mountain but over on Chardon road. They do not cut through the woods to take a hike as I do, but instead drive to the parking area on Hobart Rd. I ran into them twice. The second time was over on the other side when we stopped to listen to the Barred Owl calling. The Owls have a nest over there and the owlets have hatched by now. The calling was probably either a signal that it was time to switch brooding duties, or that the babies were getting hungry.
The view out over the lake was beauty. The lake looked almost white. The calm waters reflecting the light blue of the sky. As I was enjoying the view I took a moment to listen. A pair of mallards came in, the hen quacking. Still it was quiet enough that I could hear them land in the pond about 200 yards away and 150 feet below me. I could hear the cars on the highways. but it did not drown out the Blue Jay or the Piliated Woodpecker.
The beauty of the woods is not yet apparent. The colors are gray, brown and dark red. A few dog tooth violet leaves a poking up through the leaves. The daffodils in my yard are in full glory.
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My posts have been rather sparse lately. As spring progresses I will have more words and pictures, so please check back. Also feel free to browse previous posts. They are timeless in nature.
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers have been moving this past week. I had 2 on Gildersleeve Mountain Wednesday and 3 on my walk at the Arboretum Sunday. Wildflowers have just begun coming out. Daffodils and crocuses The maples are red with buds and flowers.
Last year the Phoebes above 900 ft MSL were all killed by the April 8th snow. I was worried we would not see them on the higher elevations for some time. But last week there was a pair in my back yard. What a joy.
My posts have been rather sparse lately. As spring progresses I will have more words and pictures, so please check back. Also feel free to browse previous posts. They are timeless in nature.
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers have been moving this past week. I had 2 on Gildersleeve Mountain Wednesday and 3 on my walk at the Arboretum Sunday. Wildflowers have just begun coming out. Daffodils and crocuses The maples are red with buds and flowers.
Last year the Phoebes above 900 ft MSL were all killed by the April 8th snow. I was worried we would not see them on the higher elevations for some time. But last week there was a pair in my back yard. What a joy.
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