Rainstorms Restore the Park

8/6/2024

I usually get up early and check out the park shortly after 6 a.m. JPL and I typically have a change-of-guard around a.m. This morning I overslept and didn't get to the park till 7. It was a pleasant surprise to see the beautiful rays and the reflections of water drops hanging on the leaves and the flowers of plants. The humidity provided a perfect environment for mushrooms to enter the stage. Trees and smaller plants all looked cheerful. Photo No.14 taken by iPhone reminded me of ballroom dancing.

It appears that the coyotes are away for vacation. Deer activities are increasing in the park as well as the neighborhood these days. From the photos here one can clearly see deer are selective in their diet. Some plants are bypassed and spared.

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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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