It was a dark morning in Estabrook Park, but the predicted storms never materialized, though it did sprinkle a bit, and the air stayed pretty still, so it was a nice enough time to look for wildlife. My first surprise was finding this young-looking great blue heron with a crayfish just below the falls, andContinue reading “Several nice surprises…”
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Yet another special guest shows up…
It was one more in a long string of gorgeous mornings in Estabrook Park, and I eagerly searched for the screech-owl from yesterday, but that appearance seems to have been a one-and-done. Oh well. I sure was thrilled to see it, even if for only one day. Instead, our special guest for today is thisContinue reading “Yet another special guest shows up…”
Another smokey day…
The Canadian wildfire smoke is back and thick enough for even me to be able to smell it when I first stepped outside this morning. It was great to be back in Estabrook Park, nevertheless, and the first treat to greet me was the doe and her fawn crossing the river at the north endContinue reading “Another smokey day…”
Several mid-July surprises…
As forecast, the cool and dry air we’ve enjoyed in Estabrook for the past couple of days has moved on, and it was warmer and rainier in the park today. The air has remained nearly still, however, and with non-holiday, early Saturday traffic, it was wonderfully quiet this morning. My first treat of the dayContinue reading “Several mid-July surprises…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 