Sunday, April 20, 2008

April 20, Sunday, 6:00 am to 9:00 am


Rutland State Park: It was beautiful morning, I left just after six and entered RSP via the Intervale entrance. I am slightly sick and coughed as soon as I got out of the car, spooking a coyote in the middle of the road.

It has been years since I made this specific hike. It, I think, is my favorite.
I start at the Intervale entrance, and walk down to where the oddly named "unnamed road" joins with the "Prison Camp Road". Right before they meet, there is a small bridge with a great number of viewing possibilities for birders and nature watchers alike. It is surrounded with open pastures. I photographed a number of birds there: Eastern Bluebird (in the houses), Red Winged Black Bird, ********, a couple of Mallards, A Blue Jay, Goldfinches, and I am sure