Moosehorn Moments
The fall leaf peeping auto tour at the Moosehorn is in full swing. Fall foliage hasn't yet reached its peak but don't let that deter you from taking the 4.5 mile long drive located across from the headquarters road. There is still enough breathtaking foliage to get beautiful reflections off the ponds for all you camera buffs and nature lovers. The coloring should become more intense between now and October 25, the last day of the tour, if mother nature cooperates. She always has the last say. Don't miss out on a spectacular drive and remember to use caution when driving the trails, watching out for wildlife and hikers.
August and September have been very good for wildlife viewing with October looking just as promising. Many white tailed deer with fawns and black bear were spotted throughout August along with a sprinkling of moose and coyote. Plenty of amphibians and reptiles were reported including a few green snake sightings. A lucky few had the privilege of seeing the river otters that reside on the Moosehorn.
September seemed to be a more prolific month for spotting black bear while the deer sightings seemed to have dropped off. Replacing the deer were the rise in moose sightings with a bull, cow and calf all seen together on the Charlotte road! Please remember to use caution when traveling the Charlotte road as the wildlife do not understand the human need for speed. The elusive otters were also seen as were a bobcat, red fox and a mink. The occasional coyote also made an appearance.
September was bountiful for the birders as well, as the fall migration gets under way. Whip-poor-wills, wild turkeys, woodcock and Wilson's snipes and a Carolina wren were reported. Two Canada jays and a green-winged teal were also noted. Along with the fall migration, the birds of prey are on the wing with northern harriers being observed at Upper Barn Meadow and Upper Magurrewock. A few broad-winged hawks and a barred owl were also September sightings.
October is upon us and shaping up to be a good month. Get out there while mother nature is still cooperating nicely and enjoy the beautiful trails the Moosehorn has to offer. There's no better way to spend a day and who knows what you will observe if you take the time? Please feel free to share your Moosehorn magic moments with us.
Alethea Leddy
Please take a look at our Photo Gallery
August and September have been very good for wildlife viewing with October looking just as promising. Many white tailed deer with fawns and black bear were spotted throughout August along with a sprinkling of moose and coyote. Plenty of amphibians and reptiles were reported including a few green snake sightings. A lucky few had the privilege of seeing the river otters that reside on the Moosehorn.
September seemed to be a more prolific month for spotting black bear while the deer sightings seemed to have dropped off. Replacing the deer were the rise in moose sightings with a bull, cow and calf all seen together on the Charlotte road! Please remember to use caution when traveling the Charlotte road as the wildlife do not understand the human need for speed. The elusive otters were also seen as were a bobcat, red fox and a mink. The occasional coyote also made an appearance.
September was bountiful for the birders as well, as the fall migration gets under way. Whip-poor-wills, wild turkeys, woodcock and Wilson's snipes and a Carolina wren were reported. Two Canada jays and a green-winged teal were also noted. Along with the fall migration, the birds of prey are on the wing with northern harriers being observed at Upper Barn Meadow and Upper Magurrewock. A few broad-winged hawks and a barred owl were also September sightings.
October is upon us and shaping up to be a good month. Get out there while mother nature is still cooperating nicely and enjoy the beautiful trails the Moosehorn has to offer. There's no better way to spend a day and who knows what you will observe if you take the time? Please feel free to share your Moosehorn magic moments with us.
Alethea Leddy
Please take a look at our Photo Gallery
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