We did go for a walk yesterday. It was very nice.
First, we stopped at the Poppy field. We've been here before. Some people have a field of poppies that they grow in memorial to their son, who killed himself due to PTSD and a family friend who died from cancer. The field is really beautiful and, early in the morning when we went, very peaceful
A couple of phone photos and one from the camera
Such a lovely place to take a walk!
From there, we decided to try a new place - The Outdoor Discovery Centre in Holland, Michigan. The actual buildings weren't open (as they are closed on Sunday) but you are able to walk the trails. It was a really lovely walk - another place we're adding to the list to go back to! It was fun to see that there were families there with children who were fishing in a designated pond. They were certainly having fun!
We walked along a couple of trails and headed towards where they keep rescued Birds of Prey. These are birds that have been injured and can no longer be in the wild. Each one had a little bit about the bird and what happened to them. There were quite a few that were hit by cars and even one that had been caught in a trap! They do educational talks with the birds too.
They are in cages so it's difficult to take photos, but I managed to get a couple that I'm pleased with - here's one. A portrait of a Golden Eagle. This one was unfortunately caught in a trap in the Upper Peninsula and lost it's 'thumb' so it can no longer hunt effectively.
Here's a couple of trail phone photos
This was well worth a visit and a great place to take children.
Hope everyone had a good weekend!
That beautiful flower field is a wonderful and moving tribute. The trail sounds lovely, and as ever your photography is stunning.
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DeleteWhat an utterly beautiful place - I love poppies, they are so lovely. xx
ReplyDeleteI find them really lovely and the field is so peaceful
DeleteWhat a lovely place to visit. The poppy field is a beautiful memorial.
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice that they allow people to visit
DeleteThe field of poppies are beautiful, they are a delicate stunning bloom.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful
DeleteThat looks like a nice day to be out and about. The poppy field reminds me of The Wizard of Oz. Great shot of the bird there. Cheers, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteIt does! It was quite hard to make it clear through the bars but I'm pleased with how it turned out!
DeleteThe pictures are beautiful. What a wonderful way to remember loved ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely tribute
DeleteLove the poppies - sad why they are planted. We have a raptor education center near us. We've been on tours with the 4H kids. Our granddaughter is doing a week long day camp there in a few weeks. She will get hands on experience with them. She loves owls.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! I'd be so excited!
DeleteThey do educational things at this place. I think there is even a preschool there!
The poppy field is so beautiful, with just a few cornflowers here and there.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photograph of the golden eagle - what a sad life for such a magnificent bird,. but at least he's still alive.
You found a lovely place to walk and it looked like a perfect day out.
It was sad to read of their injuries. There were several that had been hit by cars with wings damaged so they could not hunt or fly. I think they have educational days with the birds too
DeleteA very poignant memorial. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is really lovely. I didn't know the people but after the first time I visited I looked them up. Very sad.
DeleteSounds like a lovely day, Sharon. I love the Poppy Field and your portraid of the golden eagle is stunning! Glad you enjoyed your outing.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely
DeleteI loved the photo of the poppy field, so lovely.
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DeleteI love that plank walk-way. Happy Weekend.
ReplyDeleteI always seem to take photos of them. I find them very interesting!
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