Cazenovia Creek Nature Sanctuary and Chestnut Ridge Hikes
Published: April 29, 2012
Tags: Parks and Preserves, Cazenovia Creek Nature Sanctuary, Chestnut Ridge State Park, American Robin, Song Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal
Today my son and I decided to check out a new nature preserve, officially opened only a couple of days ago. We drove the short distance to East Aurora and checked out
Cazenovia Creek Nature Sanctuary. I must admit, we were both a bit disappointed. The park is in a beautiful location and it's wonderful it's being protected for wildlife inhabitants. But - for hikers or bird enthusiasts, it's way too small. You just get your legs stretched out and you're at the border where a sign tells you it's private property and you can't go beyond. Ugh! Oh well, it was worth a try. We DID see a few birds there: American Robin, Song Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Blue Jay, and Northern Cardinal.
After that park (we just weren't ready to be done), we went over to Chestnut Ridge State Park. We had QUITE a walk there! That park is large and beautiful. It wasn't very birdy, though, but we heard the distinct "bark" of a Barred Owl. We tried hard to find it, but no luck.
As for pictures, well, I didn't do too well, so you'll have to satisfy yourself with a few of us and just a couple of common birds!