Snowshoeing - Montezuma Audubon Center

Made my way to the Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC) arriving at 12:30 PM. Today's event was a snowshoeing walk to be led by Frank Morehouse.

Frank Morehouse

After registering donned my snowshoes and queued up with the other participants, mostly adults but several families with young children. Rough attendance estimate - 50+.

After introduction near the bird feeders we stepped off into the woods. Passing the observation deck we veered right onto Warbler Walk.

Warbler Walk

The wolf tree drew the group's attention.

 Wolf Tree

About a hundred yards up the trail Frank took a left turn and led the group due West. The trail became increasing wet. Several kids had their feet plunge beneath the snow in the swamp-like conditions. Fortunately they were all wearing good boots.

Then we came to the edge of Crusoe Creek. Frank noted that because of the swampy trespass and the proliferation of poison ivy the lake was best accessed during the winter months.

Crusoe Creek

Dave Fitch, MAC volunteer, views Crusoe Creek

Heading back to the center the group weaved its way along Trumpeter Trail between Merganser Marsh & Sandpiper Shallows.

 Trumpeter Trail

Back in the center kids sipped on hot chocolate while the adult shared pleasant conversations.

On my way home I detoured down Armitage Road. Glad I did because the balds eagles that were there is the Fall were still in residence.

Bald Eagles (south side of Armitage Road)

Also, what appeared to be a coyote was searching for food on the north side of Armitage Road.

Coyote???

Another plus, my old friend, Red-tail Hawk, was perched on the telephone pole on Rt. 89.

 A great day for snowshoeing and birding.