The Allison Ney Trail is a special treat. First, there is the woodlands with grape vines. Then there is the marshy area within view. Just beautiful and easy walking. The trail was named in honor of Lillian Ney’s daughter.
The very first bird that Jeanine Smith and I saw was a Ruffed Grouse. We hadn’t gone far, when the bird flushed from the trail ahead of us. It reddish on the back and a wide black band at the end of its short tail.
We also heard two Eastern Towhees.
We went to find the Hooded Warblers that I had seen there several years. We heard them right at the entrance on Barnes Road, near the intersection of Fish Road in Portland.
However, we only saw an American Redstart there. I shouldn’t say “only.” This was a male with georgeous orange patches in its black back and sides.
I’m going again today. This is a great time of year for birding without the leaves on the trees.
Did I mention the wildflowers? Yellow Violets, with a long spur, and a beautiful patch of blue violets mixed with Forget-me-nots. The color combination was striking. I think I’ll take pictures today.
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