We went to Delta Lake, which just had a trail around the perimeter. We saw several fishermen there, so it must be good fishing. No swimming or wading is allowed, which was good since we weren't really prepared to do either.
If you happen to read this and we got something wrong, I would be much obliged for a correction, so that we can learn and do better next time!
Our first specimen we failed to identify. It grew at least 6 feet, so we were able to eliminate several shrubs, but not identify this particular one.
Our next specimen was a bird. William was able to identify it as an American Robin, which just happens to be the Michigan state bird!
Our third specimen we were able to identify as Common Chokecherry.
Whenever we would encounter a 'beach' clearing the kids would toss rocks into the lake.
This was another one of our unidentified specimens.
They found a baby rolly polly!
This specimen we identified as a northern white cedar. This guy was tiny though, but will apparently grow up to 70ft!
Alice was the one with the correct guide and first visual on a frog. She identified it as a Bull Frog on site, but revised her designation as a Northern Leopard frog when we got home and reviewed the picture.
Once the frog realized we were not after him, he finished hopping across the path to hide in the brush.
A tree root that I found interesting.
Alice and William were ready to go after only an hour. And, as it turns out, the second half of the path is not accessible to the public. = ( So, we went back to the car to enjoy a packed lunch and waited while Billy, Emily and Grace explored the other route. Apparently it also ends quickly. = (
We used all three of them on our trip, which is really exciting!
I cannot wait until our next adventure!
later days
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