Our Woods

Photo by Phil Miller, from Fern Creek Fall, 2006

This place once belonged to " Mr. Glover ", back when we were kids. Always had a park-like setting. It is on Glendale Road, off Ferndale Road .... about .6 mile from the school.

My family's woods began just beyond the little red roof . It was a wonderful place to be a kid !

Phil Miller

Ducks on Fern Creek

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Photo by Phil Miller. Taken in October 2006 at SouthWatterson Trail crossing of Fern Creek

Moving Ahead

The Robins are here this morning - in droves. Often as many as ten or twelve together. They seem drawn to the downed crabapple fruit. A sure sign of winter moving south, pushing the wildlife a few days ahead of it.
Starlings, noticing the activity, soon joined in the minor feast with their cautious,
raucous natures. The slightest noise or movement from the neighborhood sends
them aloft with a rushing sound. Unaffected, the Robins continue their meals in earnest. They, not quite so rushed as their speckled competitors, linger for moments soaking up the sun's warmth.
Even less distracted are the Sparrows who have come to overturn leaves with
hopeful curiosity. They are not so greedy as the Starlings at this time of year.
They maintain smaller flocks, maybe 6 to 10 together and are less obvious to the
predators from above as they maintain cover in low bushes and sheds.
Through all the activity, noise and flourish, a lone Dove drowses atop a warm stone in the sunlight. Only occasionally does she peep with one eye to assure her safety.

Phil Miller