21 September 2024 Merganser Swim

I stopped by after work for a walk through grass trails of the Rogers Road Field. The goldenrod reminded me of the Sting song Fields of Gold.

After the field walk I headed off to a short walk along the edge of the Chagrin River. Six mergansers were having a group swim while I walked the water's edge.

12 September 2024 Strolling the Stream at Rogers Road

Summer was making the final turn as I made this visit to Cleveland Metroparks Rogers Road. There was still plenty of work for the bees.

This goldfinch showed signs the seasons were starting to change.

Fall Floral Display

This great blue heron was quietly making its way along the shore of the Chagrin River.

Asters in the trail at the edge of the field were still showing off their colors.

23 June 2024 Summer Blossoms

Everyone seemed to be visiting the summer blossoms this evening.

Check out the saddle bags of pollen...

A song Sparrow for the evening

19 June 2024 Cleveland Metroparks Along the Chagrin River

The evening was perfect for a visit to the Chagrin River and Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin.

I don't know how this hole was made on this rock or why it was added. It remains a mystery.

A beautiful yellow warbler in the field at Rogers.

The toad was smaller than a dime.

Asclepia was in bloom in the field.

Wildflower penstemon was also in bloom in the field at Rogers.

26 May 2024 An afternoon at Hinkley

It was a perfect afternoon to visit Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Reservation. This ebony jewelwing was one of our first sightings.

Blue-Eyed Grass

Sir Toad

Common Whitetail dragonfly

5 May 2024 Walking the Chagrin River

It wasn't sunny, but the sights along the walk made the day.

A large, beautiful field of wild hyacynths

The Chagrin River was looking wild on this cloudy day.

Male mallards spending time at duck beach.

Spotting an oriole wasn't expected, but was a happy event.

23 December 2023 Visiting Canalway

Once a nasty eyesore and wildlife wasteland, the Canalway and Cuyahoga River areas have made a great comeback as homes to wildlife and gathering places for locals to enjoy the outdoors.

A majestic heron standing in water that once held few live creatures. The presence of herons and ducks is a testimony of the Cuyahoga River's recoovery.

14 December 2023 It's All About the Water

Icicles were hanging from theledges across from my viewing point. I was out for a longish walk on a cold day of short daylight and hoping to reach the falls ahead.

A view from the top of the falls with great flow passing over.

I came back around at ground level to enjoy a walk along the river.

I finally reached a viewing point to see the falls up close with the water roaring.

4 August 2023 Metroparks Surprise

I stolled for an evening walk along the Chgrin River. I am often happy to spot a great blue heron in the waters of the Chagrin. This evening was not an exception. My surpise came during a walk in a near field where I saw a hummingbird moth. I see them very infrequently so each sighting is a treat. This one was concentrated on gathering nectar and gave me an opportunity for a few images.