My daughter got back from her trip,and my stay with the "Handsome Soccer Player" came to an end.
Before heading back to my home, my daughter and I spent a day birding some of her favorite spots.
Before heading back to my home, my daughter and I spent a day birding some of her favorite spots.
One of which was a small park next to the Saco River, and what a great spot it was.
We both got a "lifer" with the " Northern Rough Winged Swallow". At first we wasn't sure when they made a couple of passes by us, and disappeared.
Then I spotted them again, and my daughter who has a longer lens on her camera got some shot's that made the ID a sure thing. Whoa-woo!!!
A few other quick stops then it was a 2 mile hike at Saco Heath Preserve.
A few other quick stops then it was a 2 mile hike at Saco Heath Preserve.
Very interesting read !
The trail starts out like this with some early spring wild flowers along the way.
"Sessile Bellwort"
"White Trailing Arbutus"
As you beginning to get into the wet boggy area it becomes a boardwalk done with
composite decking boards.
The "Hobblebush" (Viburnum lantanoides) was in bloom .
Believe me I don't think I would step of the boardwalk.
Probably would sink into the deep wet peat to your knees "quickly"!!
This goes on and on, makes a loop, then walking back the same way.
Swamp Blueberry blossoms where in bloom all over.
Bumble Bees where real busy!!
It was a unusually hot day for the beginning of May, and the haze on the heath is
visible here in this shot of my daughter.
We both got sunburns. "Yikes"
We could hear birds all over, and managed to get a count of 16 species.
Photo's of them..well that was just about impossible!
On our way back into the shaded area ..whew!
We stopped to listen and look into the tree tops for the bird that was singing, and I think the
Tufted Tit Mouse was wondering too as he sat on the branch above me. :}
"Teaberry Plant"
Commonly know as Winterberry ,and Checkerberry.
I would like to come back here at another time to see what is going on.
Especially would love to see the Pitcher plants, and of course Birds!
Wonderful photos ! Looks like a few places here we like to go to . I love swampy ? marshy areas for photos so much different nature to and explore ! Thanks for sharing , Have a good week !
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine... : }
DeleteBirding is so much better with a friend,or as in your case,with a daughter.Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruth.. We are both lucky to have children that we have the same interest with!
DeleteLovely that yuor daughter has an interest like your own and you can go out together. ovely lace to take photographs
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret... Yes we have a good time together! :}
Deleteboardwalk shots were neat. Of course I go awwwww for every critter (especially if they're as cute as a titmouse)
ReplyDeleteThanks... those boardwalks are like a maze :} They are cuties :}
DeleteBeautiful. You have a lovely place to go for birding. Bird shots are very good. Love the boardwalk.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.. much appreciated :}
DeleteYour post makes me want to drive up your way grammie g. Lovely spot and how fun to find so many species during your walk. I love the boardwalk and blueberry blossoms.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol... your welcome anytime :}
DeleteHi grammie, great photos as usual. That looks like a good camera your daughter has. I really like the flowers and berries. They always make great photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks John... LOL we call her camera the bazooka canon :}
DeleteGlad you enjoyed. :} I bet there are some interesting wild flowers up there. You should look for some, and put the photos on your blog!
That will be my next adventure as soon as I get my computer fixed or replaced. My screen went black, totally.
DeleteYes definitely worth another visit GG.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place.
The Bellwort was a particularly good shot.
Thanks Roy.. Renee said the fall is a beautiful time there.
DeleteI would like to see the Pitcher Plants too. I bet the bugs are bad there at times, and no where to run too :}
Did you see my Grandson in my previous post? He is getting really big!
Nice to finally see wildflowers
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place Grace....love the board walk. I would love to walk in that open area.
ReplyDeleteWildflowers are beautiful.....also the TT............
Hope you are putting lots of cream on that sunburn :)
Oh what a nice place to go birding, and lucky you to have your daughter as a companion. The flowers are pretty.
ReplyDeleteGrace, I had not heard of this place! What a fun walk! So glad you got to get out and see some birds and spend time with your daughter!
ReplyDeleteBig kisses how are you XX
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, your pictures are just gorgeous! I'm going to put this location on my wish list for my next spring visit to Maine! The Northern Rough-winged Swallow would be a lifer for me, too! XO
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fantastic place. Steve and I would love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, a blast from the past. Thanks for stopping by Grace. I thought you had packed in blogging when your blog went silent for 3 months or so. Guess you were having a nap on the porch? Take care and don't make it 3 months next time.
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