Kensington MetroPark, Milford MI

I was at the Kensington Metropolitan Park - Nature Center yesterday. I don't have all the facts about this park, but it is a huge park with lots of wildlife... chipmunks, squirrels, birds, turkeys, snakes, rabbits... etc. 


Once I stepped into the Aspen Trail at the Nature Center... I was immediately greeted by a sweet sandalwood-type aroma. I decided that I will put photography second and experience first. About 15 mins after I started the trail, I met a group of "Bird-counters". No kidding, that's what the lady in the group told me they were ding - "we are counting birds..." You could imagine the first thought that came to mind (that's the Accountant in me)... "how would you know that you have not double-count" (I wondered). Anyway, I thought... maybe this "bird counting" business is not really a science, perhaps it more a past-time or a way of relaxation. So I let the question slide. The group seemed really engaged... all of the sudden, I heard a distinct bird serenade... I can't really describe it except that it was more melodious than the usual chirping - I think the "ah-pek" (older man in Singapore) calls this "water tune". 


"It's there..." a boy said excitedly (his eyes light up). "Yeah... it's there" replied the woman. Then, the entire group turned their gaze into the dense vegetation. I followed in hope of catching a glance of where that melodious sound came from. After about 2 minutes of searching... eyes darting to and fro, I gave up... I could only see leaves and branches... but no bird?! The rest of the group seem to be still engaged as the bird continued to call. 


Me? I got bored & quietly planned my retreat.

After leaving the group, I quickly found a nice bench & sat there for about an hours to take it all in - the scenery, the sound of birds singing, leaves rustling in the wind, curious birds paying me a visit (yes, they fly right up next to you in a playful fashion)... Fortunate for me, the first half of the day was sunny... yes, it was a good weekend for me.


Oh, I have some photos of a duckling that reminded me of the movie... Happy Feet... will share later!