This morning I drove an hour north (4 degrees, windy and overcast) in very light traffic to combine a nature hike with a visit to the town of Cannington.

The Holland River Trail is located on a former railway line:

I heard Canada Geese, Mallards, Red and White-breasted Nuthatches, Chickadee, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Crow, Raven and Song Sparrow. Tree Sparrows were singing their high-pitched calls which I have heard described as “fairy music.”

I was able to photograph these Waxwings:

Some botany:

Trail scenes:

NATURE POETRY

It is the first mild day of March:
Each minute sweeter than before
The redbreast sings from the tall larch
That stands beside our door.                   – William Wordsworth (1770–1850)

Miles Hearn