Standing Rock + Bent Tree

Jessie Smith Park Double-Loop

River

The Weeping Plum Tree and the Standing Rock

Caveland Countryside

Things I noticed this time around: (1) the fading redness of the newest, outermost leaves — which I now believe to be caused by anthocyanin produced by the stress of colder and wetter conditions than usual… (2) an exceptionally large oak tree in the middle of the park which may actually be larger than the one near the trail and the swamp that I typically notice… (3) a flourish of iridescent color in the wing feathers and tail feathers of the “plain old” gray catbird… (4) the way a chipmunk moves through a rotting old tree trunk… (5) a lessening of moisture on the trail surfaces, with just one small puddle and just a couple of mushy spots… (6) multiflora rose blooming…

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Standing Rock + Bent Tree

Jessie Smith Park Double-Loop

River

The Weeping Plum Tree and the Standing Rock

Caveland Countryside

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