I have been to Glendon Forest many, many times but have never seen it as it looked on this day:
The forest is located in Sunnybrook Park just next to the former stables which burned down a few years ago:
Some botany:
En route here. I encountered 100’s of Starlings congregating near hydro lines:
Starlings were introduced to New York City in the late 1890’s because they are mentioned in Shakespeare’s Henry 1V Part 1:
In the play, Hotspur is contemplating driving King Henry insane by having a starling repeat the name of Hotspur’s brother-in-law Mortimer, whom Henry refuses to ransom out of prisoner status. “Nay, I’ll have a starling shall be taught to speak nothing but ‘Mortimer’, ” Hotspur whines.
Miles Hearn
So beautiful. Loved the whimsical Christmas ornaments hung in all of nature’s wonder.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year.
Peace, Marilyn
Ah, this is Heaven! (Where I hope those poor horses are) Thank you so much, Miles!
These pictures are delightful. I always try to see how many species I can recognize. I loved the glass ornament photo.
Some of your best photographs I’ve seen!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, Miles, and to all my fellow “walkers.”