Brightwood Park June awakenings

7/1/2022

Earlier this month, Brightwood summer came into bloom. Here are some of my favorite photos:

Try to look for one picture in which a frog was watching the parade of the wood duck family. Also, can you identify one in which the wood duck mama saluted by lifting her right foot?

The mushrooms growing last year on a fallen tree near the entrance of the park (remember the king in his throne?) now have their base coated with a new white-colored layer.

I found another tree hole in which a northern flicker made a home. When I approached, the bird stuck his head in song!

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Location

Brightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street. Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.

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