This past Saturday was my birthday. There was no way I was staying inside and thank goodness it wasn’t a Wednesday or we would certainly be having a storm of some sort as past Wednesdays have shown. Luckily, after the last Wednesday’s crazy blizzard with hurricane force gusts (oh yippee) the weather took a break and much of the snow melted. It was damp and muddy but just fine for going outside if you asked me! 😉
I love peeking off the trails and finding little fluffy bundles of friendly lichen like these pixie cups. So wonderful to see!
If my search was correct, these are British Soldier lichen amidst what we boys and I call a Fairy Forest.
I was so excited to see this little guy – a sure sign of spring! Coltsfoot!
A very common lichen here in NS – Old Man’s Beard.
The boys took a break at Prince of Whales Tower. Then Stephen joined them as I went trampling around in the mud.
We ended up at the shore and spotted this blubbery dude out on the rocks! Sea lion I do believe! Wish I’d had my other camera at this point – oh well. Can you see him/her hanging off of the rock over the water? I know it’s not very clear but I couldn’t help but take a picture anyway.
One spot overlooking the harbour was perfect for some javelin throwing using old broken branches. Good fun!
As we left the park the blue sky appeared for a bit, something we haven’t seen much of these days! A good day indeed.
So happy you had a great birthday & were able to spend some of it outdoors!
Dylan loves the British soldiers! Since he found out the name he has given other lichen & moss names for other armies 😉
Coltsfoot! Yay!
xx
I have to say, I thought of Dylan when I found out the name. 🙂
Happy birthday!!! Looks like you had a great day. And coltsfoot already, how lovely. I have been on the lookout here, but so far nothing. Soon, I hope. Enjoy your day.