Our walk today was at Massapequa Preserve. The sky was overcast and the temperature was warm, humidity was high. It is early in the fall season and there were no new ducks on the pond, There was a pair of Mute Swams with six cygnets.
The land birds were scarce also. We did spend some time discussing and observing the wild flowers along the pathway. On of the wild flowers was Jewelweed, or sometimes called Touch Me Not. It is liked by humingbirds. It also has medicinal properties. It is known to relieve itches from insect bites.
Another plant was Chicory, the roots can be dried and ground to make a substitute coffee.
There is more to our walks than just birds.
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