Blue Marsh Lake

This weekend, we planned to hike, perhaps at the Boyd Big Tree Preserve. The weather and other circumstances didn't cooperate. In the end we went to Blue Marsh Lake, which is not more than half an hour from home by car. The morning was wet and blustery, but by the afternoon it cleared out and eventually warmed up. We, that is Tom, Karl and I, got there by late afternoon.



As you can see, both Tom and Karl were happy to be there.



We found our first sign of wildlife.



We of course had to investigate the lake. We've been there many times before. So it was all familiar ground. None of us could resist throwing stones into the lake.



We weren't alone at the lake. Other people were there sailing on this cool windy day.



So we went on a trail into the woods along the shore.



Our path eventually let us to a hilltop field.



Then it led deeper into some woods filled with tall trees.



We had gone far enough and decided to turn back.



On our way back, someone decided to hide in the field.



From a distance we saw a bird of prey. Perhaps it was vulture.



Just as we were returning to where our car was parked, we came across some rabbits. Tommy couldn't help but chase them.



It was getting late, but the skies above were a treat for the eyes.



On the way home we drove by Ontelaunee Reservoir as the day was ending.



It was good day to be outside, even if we did get out a bit late.