Bonham State Park, Texas

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Bonham State Park, Texas, originally uploaded by gurdonark.

Today I drove an hour to Bonham State Park, northeast of the town in which I live. I arrived at 8.30 a.m. I walked until 9.30 a.m. I saw a few birds: lots of vultures, an eastern phoebe, and a red-bellied woodpecker. I loved a small purple flower of whose name I am unsure: perhaps it is a species of gayfeather (bright morning star).Then I rented a canoe from the very helpful rangers. One ranger told me he lives near the park, and sees indigo and painted bunting every Spring. I love buntings.

I paddled the small lake for the better part of an hour, without managing to fall in (and even managing to circle back for the camera I mistakenly left on shore).The paddling was lovely. Fish broke the surface. A killdeer flew overhead, complaining, as killdeer are wont to do. I floated near the beach on which many vultures stood. A great blue heron flew overhead, and landed in a large evergreen tree. The sun shimmered on the lake. A bit of breeze blew, but it was not bad at all. I even could take a picture of the lake with my cell phone, and posted it directly to Facebook.

I drove the country roadways back home, exploring farm roads I'd never traveled. I listened to the Arkansas Razorbacks fall far behind Texas A & M, but spent the afternoon watching them make a miraculous comeback in the second half.We dined at Thai Noodle Wave, where the teriyaki chicken was heavenly.

Comments

[toluene.livejournal.com]

I am glad that you spent the first day of October outside. The weather here was fantastic and cool, so I spent the majority of the day outdoors as well. Short day trips like the one you took are always nice, and so is taking lesser or unknown roads, particularly if they are scenic.

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

I love October! I got to even wear my fleece this morning, until 9 or so. I like the half day or 2/3 day trip the best--it's like having 2 different days in one.