4 /5 E M: While we did not walk around the whole lake, we certainly enjoyed our time. It was a frosty morning so ice covered the bridges and plants. The birds were finding their places in the sun and foraging. The lake was beautifully still, so it was easy to spot species.
In our two hours there we tallied 22 birds, but the Townsends Warbler had to be the hit. Because this was very early Friday morning the park was not being used very much--which was great for birdwatching.
We saw staff and said hello. I enjoyed the flora using the SEEK app. Like so many parks in California we saw downed eucalyptus trees. Some were cut-up. But, the reeds were perfect for birds to hide in.
The location was just a few minutes from the Black Bear Diner off the Seaside exit. There are plenty of picnic areas and designated for parties. I wonder what the wasp population is like in the summer?
I enjoyed the signs, and wish my local parks had more that discouraged feeding the wild animals. But there also was an informative sign. I never knew the National Park Service helped local communities create these spaces. Nice to learn.
