Friday, July 1, 2016

6/30/16 Partridge and Ducktail Ponds


Nice day for a hike - lower 70's with a mix of sun and clouds. Was worried deer flies might be a problem as one time last year there were so  many they drove us out, but only a very few today.

Start of the trail toward the ponds.


 A little water across the trail - usually several streams and pools but today most had dried up.


We usually bypass the trail to Ducktail and visit Partridge first


Stitched together pano shot- please click for large version

Partridge Pond  6-30-16

In the pond


Not as sharp as it should be but first of the year


Wet spot in the trail on the way back to the main trail

Ducktail Pond






Not a lot of flowers today but we found some wild iris


Nice hike. Kelley did very well today and was enthusiastic - I think a result of a day off and partly a hike she likes. 2 hours

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2 comments:

  1. SueJuly 1, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    That blue in the iris is a stunning shade. I love it!
    And that start of the trail looks very inviting. Looks like you had a fine outing.
    Enjoy your weekend, John

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    1. JohnJuly 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM

      Thanks Sue , it was a good hike - good weekend to you too

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