Just before his surgery, Ric took me for a drive to “show me something”. We turned off the main route and travelled down a dirt road lined on either side by tall trees. “Should see it any moment,” he teased as I eagerly craned my neck for whatever “it” was. And then the tree line broke and I could see a bridge ahead. Ric slowed down and I grabbed my camera.
A new birding place! Just on the edge of our town is Wildwood Conservation area. “This is the top end of the lake,” Ric exclaimed.
Although you can’t see it in the photo above, the place was teeming with birds: Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Common Mergansers, and Yellow Legs were the first birds we spotted just from the road.
Back at the main road was a small hamlet with a conservation area and walking trails.
Still weak from my own surgery, I didn’t venture far. But I did manage to capture a photo of some of the locals:
The best part! It’s only a fifteen minute drive from home.
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Wow! What a find!!
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It really is! Can’t wait to get back.
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It looks amazing, V. J. I hope you will spend many joyful, bird-filled hours at this lovely place.
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Thanks Tanja. So do I!
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What a beautiful place! And your photos are gorgeous. Hope Ric is recovering well.
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Thanks Linda. Ric is progressing – slowly but surely.
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A piece of paradise, lucky you.
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Thanks so much!
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I am sure you will visit this spot a lot more! What a great find!
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I have no doubt. Thanks.
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😃🌺
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What a stunning discovery!
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Isn’t it! Thanks.
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😉
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What a beautiful place! And to think it’s that close to home.
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Yes! Such a nice surprise. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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Wow! What a wonderful surprise – your own little piece of heaven right down the road. 🙂
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Yes. Can’t wait to get back. Thanks Andrea.
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You’re welcome!
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What a dream place especially for you and your love of birds! That’s a pretty sweet hubby you have! 🙂 ❤
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He’s the best! Thanks Deborah. Hope you are keeping well.
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I am thank you my friend and I am glad to see that you are healing along with your husband! 🙂 ❤
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what a beautiful surprise! I didn’t realize you had surgery………..how are you feeling?
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It was just routine but I had complications that sent back to hospital. All good now. Just in time to play nursemaid to my hubby who had a knee reconstruction. Life, eh? Thanks.
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Thank goodness you are ok!!!! Sending you love…
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Awww, thanks.
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