Serene Autumn Afternoon

A few photos from Indian Pond taken on a lovely day.

Friends of the Greenway slideshow

Carolina Wren

This Carolina Wren was spotted in northern Terhune Park today.

Spring 2010 on the Greenway

We planted several Chokeberry trees in Brett Park, and they appear to be healthy as spring has arrived. These flower buds are catching the afternoon sun.





Another beautiful flowering tree in Brett Park...

This Killdeer was winging its way along the Brett Cove riverbank, but stopped long enough for this photo.

Children's Walk Cancellation

The walk was again cancelled due to inclement weather today. We will reschedule next year, with 2 walks planned for the spring and autumn.

More questions than answers

I enjoyed a misty early autumn morning around Indian Pond.

I estimated there were thousands of spider webs around the pond, with diameters from 2 to 10 inches, seemingly anchored to almost every tree limb that caught my eye. Any idea as to why they appeared almost overnight and all at once?

The recent rain and mist practically animated this beautiful foliose lichen, growing on a tree trunk extending into the pond. Am I correct in my identification? Any idea as to the specific species?

A Weeping Willow tree growing horizontally over the pond also held this mat of sparkling green moss.

Brett Park Walk

Rambled around Lower Brett Park Thursday evening (6/25). I spotted this Song Sparrow at the river's edge and the Jewelweed was blooming everywhere. The latter was a startling sight given the wildflower literature (with a 10 year old copyright) noting this plant isn't in full bloom until "mid-summer." The beauty belies an ominous sign of global warming.