I had a quick stop for birding before the Oak Glen Nature Preserve closed the other day. It is much more developed than when I was last there, with a small botanic garden. I ran across this ornate bench along the trail. Just beyond the fence is an apple orchard. Oak Glen in an apple-growing community, a fun place to visit during Apple Days in the fall. The orchard is dormant now in winter, of course, but there was still a nice view. 2/11/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I was birding at Oak Glen Nature Preserve, where I hadn't been for some time. New to me was this wonderful metal gate to Children's Forest, with all its details showing the children at play, the trees, and many animals. 2/10/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I was birding yesterday at Oak Glen School and Museum grounds. The most plentiful birds were the Acorn Woodpeckers. This shot shows one of the many woodpeckers at work, tapping out yet another hole to store more acorns. Looking at the tree trunk, he appears to be a very industrious fellow! 2/9/22 www.sparhawkphotography.com
