Recently, I was thinking about the things that make me happy. Someone suggested doing a Mind Map of them - an activity I found very useful for figuring some things out. I had a whole section of things that lift my spirits.
Goose Pond [and Beehunter Marsh] is one of them. I love the birding, I love the views, I love the farmland. It never disappoints. On Thanksgiving, while the turkey was roasting, we took a drive over there. Above is one of the views from the new visitor center. I love these views.
We wound around the hundreds of acres of fields, pools and ponds and right off the bat, we found a bald eagle enjoying his dinner atop a muskrat mound. He was completely unfazed by the large crow that was flying around close by.
On the drive, we were lucky enough to see 8 whooping cranes. 8 years ago, this was unheard of, but Greene County has been attracting more migratory birds and we were so excited to come upon a feeding pair in a field, then another pair in an other field and then 2 more pairs in a third area.
We saw hawks, harriers and loads of ducks and even a pair of trumpeter swans - and they were in a pool that was close to the road so we could get a good pic.
So thankful we live near this place. It makes me want to be a better steward of the property we have.
