June 25

 Windy wet weather and a vacation have kept me away. Today the sun came out and so covered with repellant, I went for a walk. The thickets have turned into islands of jungle. There were glades almost as dark as night even though it was noon. A  lilly was caught by a shaft of sunlight and offered this stunning sight.

All the trees and plants are in full production. The wild cherries are flourishing and the mulberries are getting larger and juicier.

Both of the Ospreys were on the poles but the nest was empty. I am beginning to think that they will not breed this year. A distant Great Blue Heron was foraging in the flats. The path out to the Overlook is getting wilder and is close to being overgrown in places. I always admire bumblebees for their industry but the tree swallows are almost as busy. It is only occasionally that you can see one this still.

The Overlook panne was full with just this one Snowy Egret.

Across the creek on the Winthrop side, the rest of the egret clan was in full force with both Snowys and Greats out on the flats. Over to the Boardwalk, this Savannah Sparrow eyed me as I approached.

The Boardwalk panne boasted these four Glossy Ibis busily feeding.

The park meadow was a real delight with the wild flowers in rampant bloom.  It was just spectacular.

Finally out at the park entrance, a Brown-headed Cowbird was perched on the park sign.

It was terrific to be out in the sun and seeing so much today. It has been too long since I was last out. I’m looking forward to getting out early in the morning tomorrow.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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