Outings to Clifton Park are always worthwhile.
No matter which route we pick, we are never disappointed.
A momentary distraction yesterday, caused us to miss the turn we planned onto Cheesecake Factory Road.
But as a result not a minute later, Grant spotted a large owl sitting on a power line. There was no chance of getting its photograph, but it was a treat as we had not seen one in the wild here before.
Our woods are not sufficiently dense. It was unusual, I think to see an owl out and about in broad daylight.
But owl it was, for sure. I have always regarded them as special.
Yesterday being so fine, we pulled in to another of the little parks that line the Hudson. This one, is at lock #4.
It was a good day for reflection…
Dried grasses and berries attracted my attention.
Stillwater in the distance behind the railway bridge.
As we turned to leave, I caught a couple of sleepy heads:
River and Sky competing for attention:
Patches of sunlight
Saratoga Battlefield Monument on right.
And again, centre.
Which is better? With or without?
Thank you, Carolyn, for my evening treat.
Joanna
Do you ever stay home for a day or two?
Oh yes!
Better with in my opinion!
Yes, sometimes it gives definition!
We sometimes see Barn Owls flying low over Beetley Meadows, hunting for rodents. It is rare to see them during the day, but I was told it means they are extra-hungry so have to break their usual nocturnal habits.
Best wishes, Pete.
I like the reflections in the water and that photo of Stillwater behind the railway bridge … definitely a good day to be out on the road. Strangely though, I like the photo with the telephone polls 🙃.
I do too. The telephone pole gives it definition. Yes, it’s a bit cold, not awful!