B - Beaver Pond Trail, White Memorial Conservation Center
Litchfield, CT
To be honest, the first "B" hike I had my sights set on was Bear Mountain- the tallest peak in the state of Connecticut. After reading trail directions and tips, I came to the realization that I perhaps wasn't fit enough for the challenge just yet.
So when my wife suggested I "keep it local" with a hike at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, the Beaver Pond Trail looked like the perfect option!
A Father's Day hike with the family on a beautiful day after a pancake breakfast was just what the doctor ordered!
The hike!
The terrain was easy enough for a 3-year-old, with pleasant scenery, the sounds of wildlife filling the air, and a visit from a trio of friendly doggies (including 2 German Shepherds!).
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| Humorous and unintentionally cropped signage! |
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| Across the Bridge! |
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| American Toad |
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| The "dinosaur foot" leaf of a sassafras! |
Notable Sightings:
- Many Eastern Chipmunks
- Red Squirrel
- 2 German Shepherds (with owners)
- Red-eyed Vireo (heard)
- American Robin
- Veery (heard)
- Wood Thrush (heard)
- Grey Catbird
- Ovenbirds (several)
- Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers (2)
- Eastern Phoebe (heard)
- Eastern Wood-Pewee (heard)
- American Toad
- Wood Frog
- Leopard Frog
- Sassafras Tree
A Happy Father's Day, indeed!
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