Allegany State Park, NY
Yesterday, Bob and I went for a drive just to get out of the house. We ended up Allegany State Park, near Salamanca NY. The park is about a 45-minute drive from our house. We make visit the park frequently throughout the year.
I dropped off Bob at the bicycle trail near the park gate.
The Robert C Hoag Bicycle Trail that winds through 5 miles in the Red House Area of the state’s largest state park was named in honor of the late Robert C. Hoag, former leader of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
After dropping off Bob, I drove to the Red House Wetland, where I hoped to see birds and waterfowl.
I saw two ducks take off, as I approached the observation deck. Unfortunately I didn’t capture any photographs of the ducks in flight, as I didn’t have my camera ready for photography.
See the bird blind in the distance?
This is where the boardwalk ends.
With the exception of the two flying ducks, I didn’t see another duck or any birds at the wetlands. However, I didn’t leave the wetlands empty handed …
Where you live, do people leave painted rocks for others to find? I am supposed to hide this rock for someone else to find. I will hold onto the rock for a short while and admire it. Then I will leave it somewhere for someone else to find.
I picked up Bob shortly before he would have been making the turn around Red House Lake. We drove to the Quaker Run side of the park and observed osprey.
I heard another osprey calling; so did the osprey.
Meanwhile, the first osprey had flow to the nest. I missed photographing that flight, as my attention was on the second osprey.
I hope to see baby osprey in the nest soon…
A change of scenery does a soul good!
The Beauty Around Us 
5 Responses to “Allegany State Park, NY”
Looks like you had a successful walk after all! The osprey are interesting and fun to watch. I like to see one carrying a fish in his mouth for his supper. I just always hope he won’t drop it on me! LOL. Looks like a great place to walk. Thank you for sharing it with us. Love the “peace rock”.
Great photos Linda! A great area for walking and seeing wildlife. Those ospreys are amazing shots. It’s a great idea to leave painted rocks around, especially like the peace sign. We have a few that people do around here also. They are very uplifting.
Those are great photos of the osprey, Linda! Really great captures! I agree. A change of scenery is great for the spirit!
Sounds like a great day. I love the Osprey photos. Take care, enjoy your day!
Nice that you did not leave without getting some good shots, Linda. On your return trip, you may have some osprey young to capture in photos.