A nice day for a walk
Ichabod and I decided to go for a walk today. Usually when I post pictures of the river it's from an area where I need to drive in order to get there. This spot is easy walking distance.
We started off walking down the railroad tracks. Then we had to go down a sharp slope with lots of loose rocks. We both made it down without hurting ourselves. This is when I started taking pictures. Here's the entire set. I promise I won't post that many pictures here.
There's a willow that looks like it tipped over and one of the branches turned into the main trunk.
After I took that one Ichabod volunteered to stand on it too show the actual size. He's really good about letting me take his picture.
This one looks really cool in the Large version if you want to click on it and choose All Sizes.
Honeysuckle with the train bridge behind it.
Wintercress
I like this one of the boat in the large size.
There were a lot of people out walking dogs today, too.
This little guy was pretty patient.
He was waiting for his friend to stand still long enough so I could get her picture.
I really like the trunk on this willow.
More cool, twisted wood. This one also looks better in the large size.
Quite a few folks out on bikes today.
The highlight of the trip for me, though, was getting shots of a Scarlet Tanager. I'm not sure I've ever even seen one before.
Most of them were blurred, but a couple were sharp enough to get these crops.
And, of course, it wouldn't be the river without boats and water.
We started off walking down the railroad tracks. Then we had to go down a sharp slope with lots of loose rocks. We both made it down without hurting ourselves. This is when I started taking pictures. Here's the entire set. I promise I won't post that many pictures here.
There's a willow that looks like it tipped over and one of the branches turned into the main trunk.
After I took that one Ichabod volunteered to stand on it too show the actual size. He's really good about letting me take his picture.
This one looks really cool in the Large version if you want to click on it and choose All Sizes.
Honeysuckle with the train bridge behind it.
Wintercress
I like this one of the boat in the large size.
There were a lot of people out walking dogs today, too.
This little guy was pretty patient.
He was waiting for his friend to stand still long enough so I could get her picture.
I really like the trunk on this willow.
More cool, twisted wood. This one also looks better in the large size.
Quite a few folks out on bikes today.
The highlight of the trip for me, though, was getting shots of a Scarlet Tanager. I'm not sure I've ever even seen one before.
Most of them were blurred, but a couple were sharp enough to get these crops.
And, of course, it wouldn't be the river without boats and water.
Labels: river, scarlet tanager, walk
Squirl chattered at 5:04 PM
25 comments
*is too bashful to compare sizes with tree trunks and is afraid someone will ask "Got wood?"
Sqrrrrl, ever see Station Agent? It would be very good timing this weekend to see that one if not.
*still sorta giggles at people wrapped like candy bars in those brightly colored "biker clothes* but avoids any jokes about caramel and nuts*
Mr B, no, I haven't seen Station Agent. I looked it up. The main character, Peter Dinklage, was in Death at a Funeral.
I hadn't thought about bikers being wrapped like candy bars. That, and the wood joke, have me chuckling.
Those pictures are so, well, green! The Scarlet Tanager is great too - aren't they pretty rare?
Jenski, thanks! We haven't had much rain this month but it's been quite cool. That would probably explain all that green. I don't know how rare the tanagers are, but I don't think I've ever seen one.
Beautiful, beautiful photos...my kind of walk.
Thanks,htgt! Wish you could've been there. You'd have liked it.
Lovely, Squirl! Thanks for allowing me to accompany you and Ichabod.
Those photographs rather remind me on Shawnee Park in Louisville. Of course, one must know the “secret” paths to get from the manicured park through the wooded area to the bank of the Ohio River. I used to know those paths 40 years ago. I wonder if they still exist.
Nick, I'm glad you enjoyed it. You know, I think Ichabod and I went to Shawnee Park once. It was quite a few years ago. We were visiting relatives on the way down to Mammoth Cave. It's pretty down by the river there.
*glad he made the naughty jokes before Bucky*
*utterly amazed that Bloggy got in the dirty joke before Bucky*
I'm shawked that y'all think I would make a dirty joke on my sister's blog.
I would never think of pointing out the proportionately enormous genitalia on the Scarlet Tanager. Never.
Mr B, you beat her fair and square.
Chia, something about the early bird...
Bucky, it's no wonder that one bird is hiding its head behind the leaf and the other one wouldn't face the camera.
:-)
It's still so green there! Our green has gotten all brown by now.
Ern, it's been so cool that nothing has been able to turn brown yet. There hasn't been much rain, but I guess the cooler temps have kept everything from drying out.
Beautiful photo's. I have some I need to get posted. I have two beautiful sunsets.
How cool!! I don't know that I've ever seen a scarlet tanager in real life -- what great luck you got some shots!
Isn't nice that Ichabod is willing to let you use him to show that size matters? Especially when we're talking about wood.
It looks like it was a very pretty walk.
I like the wooden bridge going to the willow the best. Makes me want to jump into the picture and experience it myself. :-)
Tweety,, thanks! I'll have to check your site for your pictures.
E, I was really lucky to get those shots. And, yes, Ichabod is a very good sport showing me how size matters in matters of wood.
Danielle, it was pretty. I've liked that bridge ever since they built it. I'm glad they didn't take down all the old gorgeous trees, like that willow, when they cleared that area a few years ago.
I totally understand your excitement over the Tanager! We have an Indigo Bunting in our feeder...for the first time...EVER!
Your foliage is about a week ahead of us. Our area is just now starting to look like your pictures.
Thanks much for taking us along on your adventure. Your photos are great and I especially loved the gnarled tree trunks.
Hugs,
Laurie
tshsmom, I love the buntings, they're so beautiful. With all of this rain you guys should be really green by now. Except, though, where you might be muddy. :-)
Laurie, hi! I'm so glad you came over and enjoyed the pictures. I've had fun following your walks, too. Hugs back at you.
Beautiful shots, the red bird is awe-inspiring.
You guys seriously need to consider geocaching. It'll get you out to all kinds of cool places you didn't even know were there.
Everything looks so lush. That green and lovely not drunk and sloppy.
Nina, thanks! So nice to see you here.
Courtney, it does sound like fun, but I don't know if I could stick with it long enough. It's fun to read about your trips, though.
Kranki, it was lush. And I didn't see any empty booze bottles arounds.
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