Spice Bush Trail

After overnight low temperatures of near freezing and daytime highs of 9 or 10 degrees Celsius, we've finally had a break in the weather, and what a break... 27 degrees today.

This afternoon we took the opportunity to hike the Spice Bush Trail in search of birds and critters.  The highlight of the hike was spotting and photographing a Worm Eating Warbler.  According to our bird book this warbler is seldom seen north of the US / Canada border.  On the way back to our campsite we also saw an Osprey in the trees along the roadway.

We finished the day with a campfire, some roasted marshmallows and a nice talk with the park superintendent.



You take my picture, I'll take yours

 



Beech tree well carved

Trillium

Judy

Shadows

Jack in the Pulpit

Scarlet Tanager (a bit blurry)

One of several boardwalks in Spice Bush

 

Yellow Warbler

Redstart




Mayapple ready to flower

Worm Eating Warbler



Osprey taking flight