The sky was blue, the sun brilliant and warm, so it was a good day to visit Backus Woods once again. Ever since I picked up a book from the library about this Norfolk County woods last Fall, we've been there 3 times!
Off we went last Sunday after lunch. By the time we arrived, the cumulus clouds rolled in and light snow sprinkled this winter wonderland. (This is not a good hike to take during the warm weather because it is grossly protected by the mosquitoes.)
This is one of the pictures we took last October. This tree is about 100 ft tall according to Bob's guesstimate. I believe it is a tulip tree.
We meandered by the creek trail where some of the snow had completely exposed the rich, dark, wet loam - otherwise known as mud. In the process, we were awarded with these water crystals hanging from plant debris in the creek. I felt like a kid discovering something new and exciting. The water crystals have strange formation; unlike the typical icicles, they are round or oblong. Click on the photos to maximize. They are simply beautiful!Two and a half hours later, the soles of my feet were burning, my bladder needed to be relieved but thoroughly satisfied that we had witnessed another of Mother Nature's surprises.
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