This afternoon decided to revisit the Fleming-Auburn Trail, which is part of the Cayuga County Trail system. Since this summer has been extremely dry was interested to observe its effects on the trail. Parked at the south entrance. After arousing the dogs in the house adjacent to the trail walked to the North entrance. On the return took photographs.
Field to the East of the trail just before the first bridge.
Looking East from the 1st Bridge
Looking South
Looking West from the 2nd Bridge
Dry Creek Bed
New (?) Culvert By-pass to Farm Field
Farm Field to the West of Fleming-Auburn Trail
Looking West from the 3rd Bridge
Farm Field to the East of Fleming-Auburn Trail
During the walk a female jogger passed me heading north. While birds were scarce, did observe a Blue Jay, two Turkey Vultures (soaring in the thermals), two Chickadees, and 2 Goldfinches. Flora along the entire trail was dry and stressed.
After completing my walk decided to swing by the Cayuga College Trail. Glad I did. Near the Lily Pond Walt Aikman was holding a class. Visiting briefly with Walt he answered a question that I have had for sometime. Walt identified the young tree at the head of the trail entrance as a Black Oak.
Birds were scarce here too. A Crow and a Turkey Vulture were flying overhead and five Mallards were in the second pond.
Previous visits to these trails:
No comments:
Post a Comment