Hello again, Welcome back to out on the trails. This morning it was a chilly start 32 degrees and ending the hike it was 43 degrees. It was quite a breezy day which kept the air on the cooler side. However, it was still nice for walking it is amazing the difference of 32 degrees feels in April verses December/January. While walking it was a welcomed sound hearing the loons doing their calls. Today when reaching the water had the surprise of seeing an Osprey, not surprised with all the open water to be had but it was the first time seeing one in this area in all the years tromping around there.
While out there decided to check on the trail cams to see if there was any activity in the last couple of weeks. There was indeed I am happy to say a moose! Not very long of a clip of the moose but a lot of clips of the moose checking out the cam and sniffing. For this entry just one video clip. Looking forward to more but will leave the cam alone for a longer period of time and see what it may capture.
Went to another location and saw a swan on the grass surrounded by water, wondering if it was on eggs *smiles*. There was another swan casually bobbing around resting in the water. This was a first for me to see and even with the scuffling of the leaves on the shore it didn’t flinch. Had the pleasure of seeing either 3 or 4 ospreys as well at this location. Not sure if one of them was one that took off from the nest to chase off a trespassing osprey protecting the one in the nest on eggs. There was also a painted turtle out and about was surprised as it was gray and windy. Also had the pleasure of seeing an American Kestrel.
I am also including a couple of shots from last weeks adventure where there were two Sand Hill Cranes, never saw any here at this location before so it was exciting to say the least. Also a porcupine and wood duck that was also seen last week.
As always thank you for stopping by and hope you enjoyed the photos/videos as much as the experience was. Don’t forget to come on back to check and see what is new out on the trails. Until the next time bye for now.
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