Turtles Return to the Sun

4/6/2023

As spring unfolds, I have been greeted by plants and flowers, as well as by birds and turtles. Turtles have started to come to the surface in the pond. On a recent visit, when a red-winged blackbird on the ground screamed out loud as if sending a signal. a blue jay responded by performing a scrambling, rocket-like launch.

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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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