"Our" Path & Tree TunnelsSeptember 7th, 2018

I was just going to send a one-off of the tree tunnels on our path but decided on a short post on my blog instead. As nature nuts, Jane and I feel blessed having the trail literally across the street. This is the entrance... a couple 100 feet from our front door. A mini-tree tunnel of sorts.

Close to home.

Tree tunnels offer comforting shade on a hot day, especially near the end of day, when all the trees contribute, whether they're part of the tunnels or not.

The path is very popular with dog-walkers, school kids... and the rest of us as well. There are 4 or 5 true tree tunnels on the path, with short patches of sun between them.

We often meet others, several who we've met before, and stop for a chat and a laugh. Often we share a conversation about their dog(s). Dog walkers tend to be more approachable.

We even run into my barber and/or his wife now & then and catch up on things.

Yesterday we met our 'buddy' with his Yorkshire Terrier. Usually he had two with him, but sadly he lost one a few months back.

Jane a 100 yards or so from home. Many of the trees are Walnuts. We've noticed a real lack of walnut fruit this year. Last year was a bumper crop. Trees are noted for varying their fruit production through the years. The squirrels probably aren't impressed with a minimum crop.

The path from our place to the top is just over one mile. We don't always make the 2 mile walk these days like we used to. Depends what we've been up to for the day and how we feel. With this hot summer, walks tend to be late in the day.

I've walked over 2,000 miles on the path. It took over 7 years to do that. I don't record walks anymore. No way I'll ever make 3,000 miles. C'est la vie.

We do love our path though.

Bob & Jane
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Back to Chickadee Trail with RJAugust 31st, 2018

Today was the last day of the summer that we would share a a full day with RJ. He asked if we could go to Chickadee Trail. The only times I've really been out in nature this summer have been with RJ. These shots are actually from our last two visits.

Our first stop is usually waterside near the bridge. It's never quiet when migration is on.

 
As we crossed the bridge to Chickadee Trail, geese followed the food.

 
Depending on the day, and your luck, you can see  raccoons, deer, wild turkeys, ducks, geese, chipmunks, squirrels, red-wings, blue jays, cardinals and more. You're guaranteed to see something, so it's a popular spot for families. 

Lots of geese and ducks in the water but always lots on the trail too. 

One handful for the ducks, one for the chickadees. He got both at once a time or two.

RJ came up with another idea this time. He put seeds on the peak of his hat instead of holding out his hand.

I doubted that it would work, but it did.

All RJ gets to see are the tail feathers.

Four female wild turkeys joined us as we were about to leave.

 

 The coloring of their feathers is a real mix of hues & shades.

 
We had a good time as always. I do plan to get out more in the fall.

'Til next time,
Bob
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