We overwhelmed a local neighborhood as we gathered
We had a good-sized group
A vernal pool along the way
Bigger vernal pool
There were lots of majestic oaks in their winter splendor
Another oak
A snowy egret poses in a tree
The group pauses for some description - our leader, Jim Cutler, is in the center
Our photographer, Susan, poses with our sweep, Gail
Some hikers
At our snack break by the lake
Waterfowl on the lake
Blooms along the trail
The woodpeckers' granery - a lot of stored acorns