Annual Osage-Orange Road Trip

Even though the weather has been hit and miss for a week, after lunch Joan and I decided to make our annual trek for osage-oranges. As we approached the outshrits of Union Springs cars were backed up at the Indian's gas station. Gas was listed at $3.31.

The Mill Pond on Rt. 90 was calm with a few Mallards swimming near the road. The Factory Street pond was clear of duck weed and several ducks including Gadwall, Blue-Teal and Mallard were gliding around.

Entering the village of Aurora we drove slowly up to the Morehouse residence. A smile broke over Joan's face. Two weeks ago we were here and there was nothing on the ground. Today the area under the Osage Orange tree was teeming.

We filled several Wegmans bags.

After making a U-turn we drove into the village.  There were no birds swimming near the Wells College boathouse. We took the road to Long Point State Park. Along this road Joan pointed out some bittersweet. We pulled over and gather a couple of bunches.

Passing the Long Point gatehouse we parked near the new trail system. Here we gathered a bags of rose hips.

Just south of us 5 Cedar Waxwings flew onto a tree top.

Continuing on to Scipio we pulled adjacent to our other favorite Osage-Orange tree. But since Aurora had proven so fruitful we decided to leave this crop for others.

Arrived home just in time to see the crows taking over the backyard.

Former adventures:         November 19, 2009

                                         November 14, 2010

                                         November 13, 2011