Today's Journey on the trail began in search of the Great Blue Heron that has been present lately. At first glance on this cloudy day there seemed to be "nothing" going on. The Heron was not present at all. Within about 10 minutes the following things happened. The sun peaked out from behind the clouds. I saw the pair of geese and heard other birds. I began taking pictures of the Osprey that can be seen. Soon another large bird caught my eye. It was the Great Heron gracing me with his presence on a "flyover" the wetlands. As I turned to watch him fly to the opposite end towards the beaver pond area, I noticed a huge Osprey on top of a partially broken tree. As I was taking pictures of the Osprey, I heard a bit of noise to see many carinals just below me off the foot bridge. Taking closer look there were also three small deer. After a few more pictures, I ventured to the main overlook side again to notice the coot and later to notice that he changed sides. All the while since the sun was now out, many many turtles began to appear on every log and stump. It was at this time that several people began to arrive jogging, walking their dogs and or pushing strollers. So, the next time you are walking across the boardwalk, footbridge and you think "Oh, NOTHING is out here today"....Spend just a few minutes and you will see an entire world of activity appear before your very eyes. So much wildlife and beauty to behold.
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| Wetlands quiet and peaceful with slightly overcast skies |
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| Cardinal - one of several as well a few Bluebirds who were scrambling about |
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| one of three small deer |
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| turtles sunning themselves once the sun came out |
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| Beautiful Osprey |
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| Cute - Coot enjoying a relaxing day |
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| Turtles by the dozens coming out of hiding |
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| Small flowers along the high school water overflo pond |
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| Mile marker on the Capital Trail with Daffodils in bloom |
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| Beaver pond end of wetlands |
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