Summer Afternoon

We took a walk last week at Sapsucker Woods, following the trail around the pond.

Flowers reflected and drank up the sun.

Chipmunks are so common, but so photogenic. This one took refuge in a hole almost under our feet.

A little farther on, we saw this bird — a wood thrush, I think — sunning itself. At first we thought it was hurt…

But when it realized we were observing, it assumed a more dignified pose.

This tree struck us as having an observing eye (or two).

This fallen tree was less fortunate, but the red fungus was interesting.

The walk included some time hanging out beside the water.

On the way out we almost stepped on this little guy. He looked like a rock.

A closer look:

An elegant catbird supervised the conclusion of our walk.