We haven’t had a lot of snow cover this winter, or maybe I should say long-lasting snow cover. Recent snows and colder temperatures have allowed the snow to linger in the woodlands. This made for a couple of hikes to see what things of interest I could see.
I was fortunate on two different hikes to get some nice photos. the areas I walked were a local state game lands and a woodland trail at crooked Creek Park.
I saw, in total, nine deer and two gobblers. I saw some hawks and various other species of birdlife.
This Pileated woodpecker had much patience with my approach. These birds can be tough to photograph for they do not stay still for very long flying from tree to tee. This one allowed me to approach and get some photos.
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Larry, canoeing Crooked Ck. is nice. We do it well above the lake. If you want to try it this spring or summer call me. Paul 412 606 3264
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Thanks so much….I have traveled Crooked Creek from Girty to Robb’s Fording on different occasions.