While posted regulations specifically prohibit boating and campfires, the many boating ramps and well established fire ring next to the boat house appear well used. Clearly the summer camp that meets here has special privileges at the park.
A Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) rears its head above the pond's surface.
The island in the middle of the lake can only be reached by waterfowl (and the campers with special privileges).
I was pleased with clear blue sky - already I have begun to miss driving home in daylight.
The park boasts the unusual metal nesting box above - it reminded me of a public telephone. Perhaps it was at one time... Some Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) move off across the pond.
Because I could not reach it, I wondered if anything cool was happening on the island.
A dragonfly (Order Odonata) poses on a boardwalk plank along the trail.
In my office at work I have several photos of roads and trails - it makes me feel like I am in fact going somewhere while I am sitting still at my computer throughout the work day.
A surprisingly in focus shot of a Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), which always seemed to be standing motionless on the opposite side of the pond from me - despite the fact that I circled the entire pond.
Along the trail there were many - interesting - signs describing the carefully preserved watershed.
It was a good hike - the trail has mobile boardwalks strategically placed along the narrow, muddy track.
A heron and goose hang out together. While the heron repeatedly fled at my approach, he did not mind the other waterfowl.
I only wish I had been able to spend more time outside this weekend. These were perhaps the mildest days we will have for some time. I have a case of the sniffles which decreased my overall energy and I devoted most of my time to dozing the sun. I hope to visit some farther points next week.
