Hello, everyone!
I am thankful for another Thursday, for my fellow blogging friends, the hosts of my favorite linky parties and of course my blog followers. I am sharing another local county park, about a 30 minute drive from home. I have posted numerous about our walks at Cromwell Valley Park, the park consist of 460 acres of stream, forest, fields, valley and upland habitat. It is a very popular park for local birders and has a hawk watch which may be starting soon.
These are images from our most recent walk on August 28th, it was a pretty day with a lovely blue sky. We saw the GB Heron, American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds and a House Finch. They have restored and preserved the historic Risteau Lime Kiln.
Great Blue Heron intent on finding food.
A view of the wooded section of the trail.
Birds on the wire, a House Finch and 2 Eastern Bluebirds.
A view of the pretty blue sky and the trail.
You can walk a loop up the road past the barn and then the trail goes back into the woods.
There was a lot of the Queen Anne's Lace blooming.
I am not sure of the id of these yellow blooms.
A young Eastern Bluebird still showing the spotted breast.
A view looking down stream from the bridge.
I am thankful for another Thursday, for my fellow blogging friends, the hosts of my favorite linky parties and of course my blog followers. I am sharing another local county park, about a 30 minute drive from home. I have posted numerous about our walks at Cromwell Valley Park, the park consist of 460 acres of stream, forest, fields, valley and upland habitat. It is a very popular park for local birders and has a hawk watch which may be starting soon.
These are images from our most recent walk on August 28th, it was a pretty day with a lovely blue sky. We saw the GB Heron, American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds and a House Finch. They have restored and preserved the historic Risteau Lime Kiln.
Great Blue Heron intent on finding food.
A view of the wooded section of the trail.
Birds on the wire, a House Finch and 2 Eastern Bluebirds.
A view of the pretty blue sky and the trail.
You can walk a loop up the road past the barn and then the trail goes back into the woods.
There was a lot of the Queen Anne's Lace blooming.
I am not sure of the id of these yellow blooms.
A young Eastern Bluebird still showing the spotted breast.
A view looking down stream from the bridge.
For Throwback Thursday, I am sharing a mosaic of images from previous visits to Cromwell Valley Park. Photos of the farm land and barn, Palm Warbler, Baltimore Oriole and a Waterthrush.
We had other plans this day and did not spend the time needed to find more birds. I have been on a few bird walks at this park, there are usually lots of Baltimore Orioles and various Warblers. One winter years ago I even saw a Northern Shrike at this park. I am always happy and thankful to take a walk and to do some birding. I hope everyone take care and stays safe.
Live simple and be happy! 😊 Take care, keep smiling!
Thank you to Martha @ Throwback Thursday linky
and her Seaside Simplicity
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!!
Live simple and be happy! 😊 Take care, keep smiling!
Thank you to Martha @ Throwback Thursday linky
and her Seaside Simplicity
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!!
Belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
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O prazer dos livros
Thanks for the comment! Take care, enjoy your day!
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ReplyDeleteThe Great Blue Heron is a beautiful bird. We have a smaller bird here who is similar to Great Blue Heron, Ardera cinerea. I have only seen it once around here. Queen Anne's Lace is a very pretty flower. Great shots!
Enjoy your day!
Thank you Marit! Take care, enjoy your day!
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ReplyDeleteNice pictures of all these wonderful nature places.
Great to see with the blue sky.
Shot 9 of that bird is very funny.
Greetings and have a nice day,
Marco
Thank you Marco! Take care, enjoy your day!
DeleteAnother beautiful outing on such a gorgeous day! Y'know? I haven't seen a bluebird here tbis season. I'm bummed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anni! I always enjoy seeing the Bluebirds. Take care, enjoy your day!
DeleteI am waiting to be thankful for being able to walk outside and breathe at the same time when we get a break from the heat you should be getting a break from the heat right now
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra!
DeleteI hope you get a break from the hot weather.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Great shot of the heron. it had better be careful where it stabs its bill with all those rocks!
ReplyDeleteThank you David!
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La garza se ve muy bien y también los pajarillos en el cable. A la reina Ana floreciendo la conozco por zanahoria silvestre por aquí se ve mucho. Gran paseo amiga.
ReplyDeleteBuena semana. Cuidaros.
Un abrazo
Thank you Laura!
DeleteThe Queen Anne's Lace is beautiful!
Take care, enjoy your day!
Lovely place to walk...and such pretty birds too! Have a great Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara!
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That third photo made me take a deep breath. Just gorgeous. My favourite bird photos have more than one species in them so the bluebirds and the finch are special. However, who doesn’t love a heron? Take care, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie! I do love all the birds, the herons are one of my favorites.
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Good Morning I see Im not the only one up early today...that was a great look at your world, the wooded trail is very inviting...especially since we have yet another rain day going due to tropical systems out in the south Atlantic...
ReplyDeleteAnother week nearly over so enjoy the weekend.
Thanks Sondra! I am an early riser, up before the birds. We are having some rain today, maybe showers the next couple of days too. Take care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend to you!
DeleteI love those white painted fences and the old kiln....what a wonderful place to spend the day. It's nice to get out on trails that are close by. I need to branch out a little when the weather cools down. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane! We do enjoy all our walks.
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Hi Eileen, All the photos are so beautiful and so peaceful, makes me want to be there too! Thanks for playing along on Throwback Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha! Throwback Thursday is fun!
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I always love seeing your pics of Bluebirds. I haven't seen one in years.
ReplyDeleteThank you RedPat!
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Verdadeiro show tuas fotos!Adorei! Lindo dia! bjs, chica
ReplyDeleteThank you Chica!
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Looks like a pretty place for a walk and bird watching. Always enjoy the photos of your nature walks. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comment and visit.
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Thank you Eileen for sharing these beautiful photos. I am always happy to go birding too. :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice evening!
Thank you Luisella!
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Looks like it was a very nice walk. All of your bird pictures are wonderful...especially the GB Heron!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vera! Take care, enjoy your day!
DeleteWhat beautiful places to walk...and loved the photos in that collage.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose!
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Beautiful Blue Heron and love the little birds on the wire ~ All excellent photos ^_^ Thanks.
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Thank you Carol! Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a Happy weekend!
Deletea lot of birds and beautiful flowers....bluebird looks so cute standing on the sign...
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Thank you Tanza!
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Wishing you a Happy weekend!
Love all these images, but WOW! on that Blue Heron! Thanks for making time to visit my blog, Eileen; hope you're enjoying a sweet day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mevely!
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Wishing you a Happy weekend!
Love your photos, Eileen. The Blue Heron is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill!
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I love Herons! I miss Queen Anne Lace! We don't get it here in Georgia.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit and comment.
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great that you have this place to visit within 1/2 hour of home and I would love to walk in that forest adn the stream looks very cool Eileen. Great shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret!
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Eileen you found another beautiful place to walk with flowers and wildlife
ReplyDeleteThanks you Carol!
DeleteI appreciate the comment and visit.
Have a great day and weekend ahead.
looks very beautiful
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Thank you Mikael!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy weekend ahead.
I love the photo of the heron in the stream. Such intense concentration!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The herons are very intent on catching their next meal.
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Amazing Heron photo - well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy!
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Wishing you a happy weekend!
Beautiful photos. Great shot of the heron. Such a wonderful place for walking.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
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Wishing you a happy weekend!
Indeed, much for which to be thankful. I love those blooms. Our up-north Queen Anne's is all gone now. Pity -- I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie!
DeleteI love the Queen Anne's Lace too.
Wishing you a great day and happy weekend!
I always love your photos :) - and that one of the heron is simply spectacular. What beautiful birds they are.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and enjoy your day :) xx
Thank you for visiting.
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Sitting by that creek would be SO relaxing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee!
DeleteHappy weekend to you!
I love watching the great blue herons.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red!
DeleteI love watching all the birds. :)
Happy weekend to you!
Lots of lovely things to enjoy as I scroll through your post, Eileen. Hope you have a great Friday and weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen!
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Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jim!
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Helloo, Hope you are doing well.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post. Amazing pics.
Thanks so much for the comment.
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Nice shot of the heron!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
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A beautiful landscape of woods, forest, rivers and barns and neat trails and well laid roads for comfort walk in the park. Lovely photos of birds and flowers!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
Thank you Jeevan!
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How lucky you are to live close to a 460 hectare park full of beautiful birds and lush vegetation, Eillen.
ReplyDeleteIt feels good to live close to nature.
Greetings.
Thank you for the comment and visit.
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Lovely sky shots and love the little bird on the sign ~ delightful photos ^_^
ReplyDeleteLive each moment with love,
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Thank you Carol!
DeleteHappy weekend to you!
Good day to you! I especially like the photo of the little bluebird. So very diminutive yet I'll bet stronger that he looks. Have a grand weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting!
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Such A Delightful Post - Fantastic Photos - Enjoy Your Weekend - Be Well Shadow People
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you, take care and enjoy your weekend!
DeleteHerons are exceedingly focused!
ReplyDeletei like this trail, it is so beautiful right now. the heron looks like he sees a fish and is ready to strike, it is an awesome picture!! the birds are so pretty, i rarely see bluebirds!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of blue heron.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to enjoy a walk.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are all so good, especially the shot of the heron.
All the best Jan
Es bueno camninar y sobretodo por espacios libres de humos. La belleza de la Naturaleza se pueden apreciar en tus buenas fotos.
ReplyDeleteQue pases un domingo feliz.
nice images, as usual Eileen. now i learned a name of this beautiful plant - Queen Anne's Lace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place for a walk! Love the heron!
ReplyDeleteAnother great outing. We have queen anne's lace here and lots of yellow blooms that I don't know what they are. This park is a great find.
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