The past few days I have been taking morning walks along the Promenade in Hot Springs National Park with my Beloved Husband Rick. He has been waiting to begin therapy sessions for his ankle. Today he learned it is tendon damage so the trails will have to wait for about a month. Thank You all for your kind messages for his recovery.
Our early morning strolls have allowed us to witness many wonderful sights on the edge of the Forest. I never imagined we would see a Sharp-Shinned Hawk flying and landing on the lowest part of the Mountain or witness the grace of sunlight illuminating the radiant pink of Mimosa blossoms. There have been mother Squirrels out with their children teaching them to forage. Young Mockingbirds learning to sing and to defend territory from Robins. A Male House Sparrow trying to convince his offspring to forage and feed themselves, he ended up hiding from them in a hedge.
Pause, breathe and see Nature with your Heart.
Love to You ALL!
Lee
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Mimosa
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Mimosa
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Morning Moon
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Northern Mockingbird
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Northern Mockingbird
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Robin
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Robin
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Robin
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Robin
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- Hot Springs National Park Promenade Squirrel
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Male House Sparrow
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Male House Sparrow
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Southern Magnolia
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Southern Magnolia
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Young House Sparrow
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Young House Sparrow
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- HSNP Arlington Lawn Young House Sparrow
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- HSNP Promenade Juvenile Brown Trasher
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- HSNP Quapaw Bath House Dome
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- HSNP Quapaw Bath House Dome
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- HSNP Quapaw Bath House Dome
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- HSNP Quapaw Bath House Dome
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- HSNP Quapaw Bath House Dome
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- HSNP Tufa Terrace Hot Pink Blossom
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- HSNP Tufa Terrace Hot Pink Blossom
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It was an amazing hike on the promenade. I keep thinking we’re gonna say “we’ve seen it all” and then we see something new and/or different. The hawk was an anomole; one never sees hawks that low; yet there is was; we’ve passed that bath house dome a zillion times and I never noticed the tile detail until your photo. Wow. The father sparrow was hilarious trying to hide from the kids so they could learn to forage…the squirrels were great; you forgot to mention the race of the two juveniles; and the tired mom looking on. That was worth it if we’d seen nothing else. One starts laughing and cant quit. Great work once again, Baby. Love ur DH Rick x0x0x
Thank you for sharing i love it so Beautiful,just found lizards in my garden i have toads ,hedgehogs ,ladybirds nests also get beautiful birds ,not very well up on what kind , We were going to have work done in the garden but now i dont like the thoughts of disturbing the wildlife 🙂 🙂 We also have a Wasps nest which i dont like getting ride of but the grandchildren dont like Wasps 🙂 Love & Hugs Sue xx Wiganfootie Amplify
Sounds like you have a wonderful garden Sue… I miss hedgehogs! My garden in New Zealand had several families :o)
Kindest Thoughts and Wishes,
Lee