Hollyhock Hollow

Did an easy walk this afternoon at Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary (Audubon Society of NY). Parked at the office lot on Rarick Road, and then did a circuitous loop utilizing many of the trails: Wildlife (yellow), Indian Pipe (white), Audubon (Red), Grey Fox (white), Chickadee (blue), Warbler (green), Hemlock (green), and Creek (blue). Of note was the stone quarry with a sign that stated that some of the stones may have been used to build the Brooklyn Bridge. Trails were packed down somewhat, but a bit uneven. Also, the snow was softening up a bit under the warm sun rays.

Next I went to the Holt Preserve (Copeland Hill). Parked at the end of Appleby Road (near the dilapidated barn). Saw at porcupine near the trailhead. He turned around and promptly headed up a tree. Visited the pond and did a short loop on the green and yellow trails. Nice sunny afternoon.

Hollyhock