Books are nice. Knitting is nice. But a walk in the woods on a crisp, early spring day is nicest.
This is one of my favorite trails. I came upon a swan building its nest this morning. Its mate was  far off to the left, keeping watch in the water.

There was such lovely music and activity in this spot, that I had to capture it in motion.

There are piles and piles of basking turtles just now. I think it's neat how they all face in the same direction. They must not like the sun in their eyes.

Here is one of my favorite trees. Chipmunks and other small folk make their homes in the mossy bank along its roots. In midsummer this spot is cool, lush, and green. If I were a wee creature, this is where I would want to live, too.
                                                                                                                                                             

But, a picture cannot show the beauty of the place. You need to see and hear the babbling brook that is just on the other side of the mossy bank.

There were lots of birds: red-winged blackbirds, grackles, gold finches, cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, a red-bellied wood pecker, ducks, geese, and cormorants. It was a good day to be a bird--just look at this sky!

Now, it is evening, and I have just made myself a cup of tea and plan to settle in with the novel I am reading:  Evergreen Falls, by Kimberley Freeman.

But, first, Honey wants to say hello and wish you a happy weekend. : )

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