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For some reason my local park closes to vehicle access for about 4 months through the Autumn/Winter, due to it's location this means that only those people who live on it's doorstep can really visit during that time.
Today was it's first day back open and I couldn't wait to get back in with the dogs.
Most places over here are very green but somehow this park just seems that little bit greener than all the rest, the moss seems that little bit thicker on the trees and ferns a little more dense on the ground......but maybe that's just me being biased !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
The Lily pond seemed very sparse as it's completely covered over during the warmer months. I could see buds ( if that's what you call them ) on the Lillies though, a sure sign of things to come !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
The dogs love it here as well...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Didn't need my Booshway for anything today but I always feel happier with this on my belt rather than in the bedroom drawer.
Here is a tip for direction finding, if you find a stump that has been cut and left in the ground, the heart of the tree will usually be nearer the bark on the South side.....where my Booshway is !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Seeing this marker sign got me to thinking of all the different wildlife I've seen in this park over the years.
Many birds including, Eagles,Turkey Vultures, Wrens, Hummingbirds....and Owls !
Deer, Salamanders, Turtles, Snakes, Squirrels and shrews.
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Some restoration work had been done but they always keep it in fitting with the surroundings. This was just a steep muddy section last year, it is now a steep gnarly rocky section !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
This isn't a park you go to for amazing views, I have many others for that, however there are still some decent views to be had along the trails....
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Definitely one of my favourite places to hike !
Today was it's first day back open and I couldn't wait to get back in with the dogs.
Most places over here are very green but somehow this park just seems that little bit greener than all the rest, the moss seems that little bit thicker on the trees and ferns a little more dense on the ground......but maybe that's just me being biased !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
The Lily pond seemed very sparse as it's completely covered over during the warmer months. I could see buds ( if that's what you call them ) on the Lillies though, a sure sign of things to come !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
The dogs love it here as well...
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Didn't need my Booshway for anything today but I always feel happier with this on my belt rather than in the bedroom drawer.
Here is a tip for direction finding, if you find a stump that has been cut and left in the ground, the heart of the tree will usually be nearer the bark on the South side.....where my Booshway is !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Seeing this marker sign got me to thinking of all the different wildlife I've seen in this park over the years.
Many birds including, Eagles,Turkey Vultures, Wrens, Hummingbirds....and Owls !
Deer, Salamanders, Turtles, Snakes, Squirrels and shrews.
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Some restoration work had been done but they always keep it in fitting with the surroundings. This was just a steep muddy section last year, it is now a steep gnarly rocky section !
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
This isn't a park you go to for amazing views, I have many others for that, however there are still some decent views to be had along the trails....
By pitdog2010 at 2011-03-15
Definitely one of my favourite places to hike !
