Every Hike Doesn't Need An Elaborate Plan

A nice evening walk around the pond.

Northern Flicker

Sometimes we just make it too complicated

I had been lamenting that I hadn’t been outside enough this week.

… especially tragic since fall is by far my favorite season.

Something needed to be done.

I didn’t have the time to plan and execute a long hike in our wonderful mountains.

But I definitely had the opportunity to grab my camera and head over to my favorite little pond on Fort Huachuca to see what I might see.

That northern flicker image at the top was literally the 2nd picture I took.

First thing I saw when I got out of the jeep was this colorful tree.

But there was more …

This is one of the better “in flight” dragonfly images I’ve ever captured.

Blue-eyed Darner dragonfly

Or course there were turtles.

And other objects in the water.

The last thing I saw at the pond was this Great Blue Heron

Then on the way back to the car, I was treated to this whole flock of turkeys coming up over the hill.

This was definitely a “Todd Hike™” … I didn’t even break a sweat.

But I very much accomplished my goal of getting outside and enjoying some sunshine and wildlife. 😎

What is your favorite spot when you just need some quick fresh air?

Tell us about it …

Til next time,

Todd