Sunday afternoon I visited Heritage Ranch again with two friends. We didn't see much for birds. I don't know why? It's a good birding area. We did see a bald eagle.
I was able to stop talking long enough to get a few photos.
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| One of my favorite bridges. It's for cyclists,walkers and skiers. However it's just wide enough and plenty strong enough for a gravel truck to cross. |
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| Going down the 100 steps to the valley floor. |
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| A bend in the river where the bank is eroding. |
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| Part of the pond made from an old quarry |
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| Bog orchid. I was surprised to find this bloom in Sept. |
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| Now this was blooming lustily. A nickel to the first person who identifies it. |
It looks a place to keep everyone happy. I can't help with the ID....Sorry.
ReplyDeleteYes, you could find photos for the rest of your life here.
DeleteBeautiful surroundings to have a walk.
ReplyDeleteIt is very peaceful.
DeleteI am amazed that you have any wildflowers at all. We sure don't! I can't tell you what it is either, but it sure is pretty, Red. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis was toadflax which is an invasive. I found smooth fleabane and bog orchid which are native .
DeleteThat looks like a great place to visit - no help on the flower I.D. though. P.S. I would get side-tracked by horses too!
ReplyDeleteThe flower is toadflax which is an invasive.
Deleteso pretty, but don't know what the bloom is. lovely area!
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite areas in the city.
DeleteOhh what a prettty place!!just what i imagine it to be:))
ReplyDeleteLove that bridge.Kind of a Jurrasic Park!
Wish you a great weekendover here from rainy Norway:))
We don't have much pretty left as almost everything has been developed.
DeleteI'm a dunce when it comes to flowers so I won't be bringing home your nickel.
ReplyDeleteI'm not up on plants either. I had to ask what it was...toadflax which is invasive.
DeleteRed it's a wonderful time of year to get out and enjoy nature while we still can. I'm finding that I have to put the jacket back on, might even pull out the liner yet, but there's thankfully still none of that white stuff covering natures beauty. Great captures and a wonderful way to spend time!
ReplyDeleteHave yourself a fantastic weekend!
The forecast looks great this week so put the jacket away.
DeleteI'm lousy with plant IDs, but it is lovely. Those stairs must be fun coming back up!
ReplyDeleteI had to ask about this one. It's toadflax which is an invasive. Yes, the stirs are a bit of a challenge.
DeleteWhat a beautiful area! A great way to spend time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful area to walk and discover those little things which makes your blogging so interesting. Thanks for your kind words on my recent return to blogging. Much appreciated, K.
ReplyDeletea lovely walk in a lovely place. Solace for the spirit, whether you happen to need it or not.
ReplyDeleteI would call it Butter and Eggs or Linaria vulgaris and yes it re seeds itself all over. That Bog Orchid is a late bloomer...what a nice hike! :)
ReplyDeleteOh your so healthy Red to do that bridge.
ReplyDeleteBless you to continue great health. I am a Train Wreck.
Toadflax but others beat me to it! What lovely photos of a lovely place!
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