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I first want to thank Eugene Tabachnik for inviting me to take a late afternoon walk with him in Brightwood Park. In addition to enjoying the beautiful flowers, a daring squirrel, and breath-taking reflections of trees and a goose, I was able to take photos of wood ducks close up as they snacked along the edge of the pond. I watched as the Mrs. seemed to be reminding the Mr. to keep his table manners and not to eat like chickens or woodpeckers.
I also saw a ear-muff-shaped mushroom with the back covered with moss. It was located on a log near Prospect Street entrance. I had so much fun that I had to be reminded by my wife's call to go home for dinner.
Watching new leaves coming out always makes me feel young again. The trees, the shrubs, and the mosses here are so pretty and adorable. I have a particular affection towards the haircap moss and their fruit bodies, perhaps because I did a project on the plant in high school biology class.
Brightwood Park is a place of wonders. There is always something new to encounter or discover. Red-wing blackbirds are usually timid and are sensitive to human presence. This morning not only did I encounter one who allowed me to get close and take photo shots, but also the fellow performed a beautiful song for my entertainment.. After circling the pond, two female mergansers caught me in surprise and landed right in front of me. They usually appear in winter time. I hope these two attract some male ones to come here. Northern flickers are the dominating woodpeckers in the park these days. Today I saw one looking more athletic than average.
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Chuan-Chu ChouI am a frequent visitor of Brightwood Park and enjoy sharing my discoveries. Archives
September 2024
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