Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Winter Forest Walk: tracks, trees, lichens, birds

A recent hike with the Chignecto Naturalists' Club was a nice introduction for me to the Fort Folly First Nation, and the Medicine Trail that traverses their wonderful woodland. The weather was fine, with just enough snow on the ground to enjoy, without needing skis or snowshoes. We looked at the trees and lichens...
...as well as the tracks in the snow. Scouting the trail ahead of time, a few of us saw and heard some nice birds. On the day of the official group hike, the only feathered friend we saw was a grouse.
The group, above, and grouse tracks in the snow, below.
What a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

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