A dog in the household helps keep us physically fit, as we trek the 3.2-mile (5.1 K) trail around Raccoon River Park.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6V0i_77THFdvquYiyUs9D_UWqgjIY3J4_ocw4u9k8IOPCQwqTTVo74oWa3uPArSmgvjcfgmiV3GGAURUPbH11ePMhpEyfSJysunHxVpu2SMoSJ4UB8HuKTgpYi1jswHoDPlxQda9QJU/s320/DSCF5086.JPG)
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Much of the trail runs between the Des Moines River, and Blue Heron Lake.
It's a place to appreciate God's creation.
In my own backyard I routinely get to see robins, blue jays, and cardinals. Along the trail this morning I saw gold finches (our state bird), Baltimore orioles, red-headed woodpeckers, and a blue heron (the lake's namesake).
My favorite spring migratory bird is the indigo bunting. Happily, I sited several of them this morning which I tried to photograph. They're just too small and flighty. But a bird that color, is really something to see.
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Hi Linda
ReplyDeleteI recognized the trail on the picture very well when I have been walking with you and Hogan last autumn. Wasn't it great? wish to join you!
greetings from switzerland
edith