It was a beautiful morning with temperatures in the low 20’s instead of the hot 30’s we have been getting the last few weeks. I thought Bunn’s Creek might be a good place to walk a bit, so that is where I headed. My plan was to walk all the way from the park along Bunn’s Creek to the Red River and then back to the park on the path along the creek again.
After parking the car, I turned right onto the trail – heading away from the Red River. As well as looking for birds and other critters to photograph, I also wanted to see the bridges that have been painted. In the park, the bridges allow us to cross and re-cross Bunn’s Creek, but after leaving the park, the path follows one side or the other – sometimes changing as we cross streets.
The 3rd bridge had too many people on it to get a picture of it.
The next few photos were taken while I was still in the park and the rest were taken on the way to (or at) the Red River.

Mallard Duck with Ducklings 
Chipping Sparrow 
Bunn’s Creek is VERY dry with small puddles of water in spots 
The grass is beautiful & green, and the dry creek in the middle 
This tree is amazing – it is lying on its side but look at the leaves on it. 
I found a puddle 
Another tree I love – this tree is huge! 
Getting close to the river and Bunn’s Creek has lots of water now 
At the Red River 
Mallard Ducks in the River 
Looking at where Bunn’s Creek enters the Red River. The river is unusually high for this time of year. I love the colours in this shot too. 
Closer look where the creek & river join 
More (or maybe the same) ducks in the river 
Truck on the perimeter highway bridge and an approaching boat below the bridge 
Closer shot of the boat 
Mallard Ducks everywhere
When I got home, I could hear Chickadees outside my balcony, so I managed to get a couple of photos of one of them.
It is still cool enough 25C so that I have my balcony door open (which is how I could hear the Chickadee), but it supposed to be warmer tomorrow. Glad I got my walking in today.




Lovely photos. Those bridges are unusual and colourful.
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I am in the park 4-5 times a week, but I don’t think I have ever noticed the tree that is lying down!! Is it quite close to Henderson Highway??
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I hadn’t noticed it before either, but yes, it is close to Henderson Highway.
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