Living with Nature

What we are learning as we work to preserve & restore Brightwood Park

of recent interest....

Rescue of a young Green Heron
Friday,  a Friend of Brightwood Park Trustee, Chuan-Chu, and a friend visited the park around 7:30 in the morning.   

While they were walking in the park and passing the bridge and the dam, they heard a noise in the pond and saw an object struggling underneath a tree.  After a close examination, it turned out to be a young green heron trapped in fish lines and two fish hooks. 

The bird looked exhausted and was extremely nervous. They  tried to untangle the lines to release the poor bird.  After being bitten by the bird a few times and stung by the fish hook once, we were able to set the heron free.

They were glad to see that the bird had flown up to a tree and was standing up on a branch recovering.
If you fish in Brightwood Park....Please don't leave  behind fish lines or hooks, which can create hazards for both people and animals.
Heads Up: Coyotes have been spotted from time to time in the park.  Remember that these animals are not normally agressive, but keep dogs on a leash.  The town has published these FAQs.
Put on a DIFFERENT HAT next time you walk through Brightwood
Bringing the lessons we are learning at Brightwood to YOUR lawn and garden

The Brightwood Park Demonstration Gardens