When I came downstairs for breakfast this morning, I was amazed to see a beautiful blue sky outside my window. Knowing that a blue sky in the morning can become a dull, overcast sky by noon, I hurried through breakfast and made it to the park with time to spare. First stop was the owl …
New day—New trail walk
Good morning, Trail Walkers. I hope you're ready for another trek along the trails in Chagrin River Park. It never get monotonous for me when I'm out on the trail, but recently I'm seeing the same birds day after day. Here's hoping that the coming of spring will soon bring some migratory birds back to …
Taking Mabel on the trail
Bob was taking Mabel for a walk in the park, so, even though it was late afternoon, I tagged along. Mabel, our daughter and son-in-law's dog, is temporarily our house guest. They sold their home and are planning to relocate as soon as they find the right house or property. Meanwhile, we are back to …
A late afternoon trail walk
On cold days, I'm not always excited about putting on all the winter paraphernalia yet another time, especially as the sun is slowly sinking behind the trees; however, today I pushed open the door of my comfort zone and headed out for a chilly hour along the trails in Chagrin River Park. My first goal …
Another good morning on the trail
Let's start with "Big Momma!"...Still sitting on the nest, all alone and sleepy! Except for Big Momma, my nickname for the Great Horned Owl, this was pretty much a RED day...Northern cardinals and red-bellied woodpeckers were all over the place. Here are a few of my favorites. FINALLY, this little nuthatch sneaked in for a …
I’m happy to report…
Today was a beautiful day for a photo walk, so first thing this morning I headed for Chagrin River Park. Despite the morning chill, the sun was shining, and the birds were active. I don't have much time for blogging today, but there is one bird I especially want to share before I sign off …
Trail walking again
It's not that I have forgotten to take pictures lately, but trail walking (and blogging) have taken a back seat to other responsibilities and the mundane routines of daily life...and the weather has not been friendly to photo walking. Temperatures way below freezing and icy trails have kept me closer to home than usual. Consequently, …
Happy Anniversary to US!
Last month Bob and I celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary. You might say that's a milestone occasion, worthy of a major celebration, and I would agree. However, neither of us was in the mood that afternoon to get dressed up and go out for a fancy dinner like we did last year. Instead, as the …
Three owls-awake today!
Yesterday I posted a picture of the Great Horned Owl and her two owlets. Typical of babies, the little owls napped right through their photo opp, but when I returned to check on them this afternoon, they were awake. Their nest is at the top of a broken off tree, and it doesn't look very …
A didgeridoo: An unusual sight to see (and hear) along the trail in Chagrin River Park
Anyone familiar with my blog is aware that most of my posts originate from my experiences along the trail in local parks. Today's post is not an exception, but it is somewhat unusual and definitely different from the usual sights I typically see along the trail. That's not the didgeridoo pictured at the top of the …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 