I decided to visit the small McGough Park to see if there were any migrating birds in the trees behind the turtle pond. Of course I had no luck on the birds but the pond is always full of turtles. Many were already coming out on the bank to soak up the sun early this morning.
It’s easy to see how the park got it’s nickname “The turtle park”.
There are also gopher tortoise hidden along the trail and if you look on the ground through the trees you might find one wandering around.
A green heron posing for me.
I was sitting on a bench under a tree and this Carolina wren came down next to me and started singing. I didn’t even have to crop this shot.
The park is also home to some permanently injured birds. They are well cared for here and I was able to see this screech owl (missing an eye) on his daily walk with his care taker.
This barred owl is Eugene and was also out for a walk with his care taker. He’s missing an eye as well.
Hello,
Love the turtle park, there are so many just piled up. They must like being close. I am glad the injured birds have a home and are well cared for. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
Talk about turtle overload!
That looks like a lovely park to spend some time. Great photographs.
The owls are so beautiful! And turtles…oh my! My hubby had to see these photos. He loves the turtles. Isn’t the soft shell turtle unique! Stay cool!
It is so nice that this park houses birds that are injured. Turtles sure multiply there.