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The Look of the Park

The Look of the Park--THIS AND THAT

A squirrel munches a peanut while ducks rest nearby
Squirrel munching on a peanut while ducks rest nearby (Wed., April 8, 2026).

The Big Pond as seen from the south side on April 8, 2026
The Big Pond as seen from the south side on April 8, 2026

Looking west toward playing fields from picnic area, April 8, 2026
Looking west toward playing fields from picnic area, April 8, 2026

Blue Heron, seen April 2, 2026
Blue Heron, seen April 2, 2026

Duck and Egret, April 2, 2026
Male Mallard Duck and Great Egret, seen April 2, 2026

Tiny Turtle found on Glenville Trail, April 2, 2026
Tiny (about an inch-and-a-half) Red-Eared Slider Turtle found on Glenville Trail and returned to pond, April 2, 2026

Jay Bird up in tree, seen March 31, 2026
Jay Bird up in tree, seen March 31, 2026

Red-Tailed Hawk in Tree, seen March 21, 2026
Red-Tailed Hawk in Tree, seen March 22, 2026

Hawk and Squirrel face-off, January 7, 2026
Hawk and Squirrel face-off, January 7, 2026

Upper Pond view from bridge, August 8, 2025
Upper Pond view from bridge, August 8, 2025

Grazing Geese, July 29, 2025
Grazing Geese, July 29, 2025

Three one-legged ducks, June 5, 2025
Three one-legged ducks, June 5, 2025

Soft Shell Turtle, July 8, 2025
Soft Shell Turtle, July 8, 2025

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