Today was our BOGS birdwalk in Golden Gardens Park and we were rewarded with approximately 25 sightings of species and as it was sunny.....many Western pond turtles were on the logs taking advantage of the warm and light. Upon entering the park we noted a cormorant fishing and right in front of us he caught what Steve said was a big catfish! The group watched in fascination as he attempted to swallow the fish and althought it took many tries finally the fish went down. Too bad there wasn't anyone with a video camera. There are several large ponds here and one huge flock of wigeons were in one.......many geese, a few gulls, kestrel, hawk, some warblers, a turkey vulture circling overhead and the usual squawky scrub jays.
Had about thirty folks enjoying the two hour hike and altho chilly and I wore my sheepskin boots..........it was lovely to be in sun and light.
Stopped to pick up a couple of lamb gyros on the way home for lunch and did a little pruning of my potted plants as some of my herbs like parsley and sage have already sprouted and grown enough to use.
The pink camellia bush is blooming madly and we have primroses, pansies and daffodills in bloom as well as crocus and heather...........have seen a few azaelas in bloom around town.........Welcome Spring........
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