The Morning Tree, Old Friends and Feathered Ones
Early start revealed the The Morning Tree, a place where as the sun touches as it crests the mountain and all the promenade birds gather. It was a chaotic cacophony to start a perfect day. The tree held all manner of birds including Cardinals and Cedar Waxwings. They all began feasting on the berries as the sun rose against the blue sky. It was a spectacular sight. Amidst the flight of fancy a squirrel slipped off a tree to gather it’s own morning feast.
I quickly hiked up the Dead Chief and Short Cut Trails and made my way to the mountain top. As I looked back I saw a young man carrying a small boy on his shoulders, Jude and Neil. I shook hands and introduced myself and asked I could take a photo for my blog, they agreed. Young Jude announced “Where is the Tall Building” and it made me smile, he was excited about going to the Tower.
It was off to the Pagoda for the view, then on down to the Hot Springs Mountain trail to connect with the Gulpha Gorge then over to Goat Rock. At the beginning of the Gulpha Gorge Trail a beautiful little Tufted Titmouse appeared and vanished in almost the blink of an eye. Further down the Trail I was surrounded by wonderful Blue Jay calls and was fortunate get several photos.
Goat Rock held my favorite surprise, new friends Ginger and Rickey along with their beautiful dog Lady were there. We had a delight visit until the skies started to darken and we headed off in opposite directions.
I climbed to the top and took some photo at the North Mountain Overlook. The skies were the antithesis of the sunny view from the pagoda. It was filled with dark blue gray clouds and I decided it was time to head home.
Thank you for joining me on this days adventure. Love, Lee
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Blue Jay
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Blue Jay
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Blue Jay
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Blue Jay
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cardinal Female
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cedar Waxwing
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cedar Waxwings
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cedar Waxwing
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cedar Waxwing
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Cedar Waxwings
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- Hot Springs National Park Goat Rock Ginger,Rickey & Lady
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- Hot Springs National Park North Mountain Overlook
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- Hot Springs National Park North Mountain Overlook
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- Hot Springs National Park Pagoda View
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- Hot Springs National Park Short Cut Trail Jude and Neil
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- Hot Springs National Park Mountain Trail Hanging Around
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- Hot Springs National Park Mountain Trail Taking Flight
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade The Morning Tree
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel Breakfast Run
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Tufted Titmouse
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- Hot Springs National Park Gulpha Gorge Trail Tufted Titmouse
WOW~! I am fairly sure you have captured shades of blue in the sky that did not previously exist! WELL DONE! Breathtaking photography! Beautiful writing!
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Anita @ModelSupplies
January 24, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Thank You Anita! The sky in Hot Springs is a spectacular blue it makes an amazing backdrop to my photos. I appreciate your visiting my blog. Hugs and Love, Lee
January 24, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Cedar Waxwings are gorgeous birds. I’m always thrilled to see the version of the blue jay you get in your neck of the woods. Different from our California Scrub Jays and Stellars Jays, both called blue jays in these parts. Enjoying your photos of birds!
January 24, 2010 at 6:49 pm
The Cedar Waxwings arrived in a flock just a few days ago and have taken over the lower part of the park
) so beautiful. The Blue Jays are amazing and the color and shapes catch your eye immediately. Thank you for your lovely comments and taking the time to read my blog, Hugs and Love, Lee
January 24, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Beautiful observations, Lee. Thanks for sharing.
January 25, 2010 at 5:31 am
Thank You Rebbecca for visiting! I LOVE the park and it’s a joy and privilege to write about!
January 25, 2010 at 7:54 am
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