Reservoir Walk

Took a walk at the reservoir. The reservoir itself is a man-made structure, but the flora and fauna around, and in it, are all wild. The weather was a nice and warm 70 degrees, the sun was out, and it was beautiful. People were going on jogs and walking around, and there was quite a large flock of Canadian geese swimming and diving for food. There were also a lot of swans in the area, diving as well. It was pretty funny seeing them tip over. There were also turtles in the reservoir!! Which I was quite surprised to see! Three of them were just sunbathing on a rock and I spotted another two in the water. Overall, a beautiful and educational walk!

Posted on September 15, 2019 11:44 PM by rachelzoo rachelzoo

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Low Smartweed (Persicaria longiseta)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Description

Long stems, pink flowers, long leaves

Photos / Sounds

What

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Description

Medium sized fowl, long neck, brown body, black neck, head, feet, beak, white patch on head

Photos / Sounds

What

Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:37 PM EDT

Description

Unfortunately couldn't get too close, but dark shell and skin, aquatic

Photos / Sounds

What

Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:04 PM EDT

Description

Vine-like, broad, jagged edged leaves

Photos / Sounds

What

Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Description

Large, smooth, almost waxy leaves, small jagged edge of leaf, berries that are black when ripened

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:12 PM EDT

Description

No flowers, large leaves, flat, unusual shape, two leaves grown from one point

Photos / Sounds

What

Pinkweed (Persicaria pensylvanica)

Observer

rachelzoo

Date

September 15, 2019 01:17 PM EDT

Description

pink flowers, pink stems, green leaves

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