Critters and Scenery at the State Arboretum

I drove through the State Arboretum on Wednesday afternoon after shopping in Winchester. It was such a pretty day that I got out to photograph a stone wall and wound up taking a walk down to one of the ponds.

Not all these pictures have a bird or animal, but most do. For instance, there's a robin in the first one. It was in the shade so it's a bit hard to spot it.

Next we see a squirrel, a red-winged blackbird, a swallow in flight, a bunny, a pond scene with bird in tree...

 

"An arboretum includes a managed collection of living plants, particularly trees, that are planted for display, preservation, or education. The Arboretum contributes to Blandy’s mission by serving as a"living classroom," allowing a greater understanding of the natural environment through research, education, and outreach. Our collection has been growing since 1926, when this property was donated to the University of Virginia upon Graham Blandy’s death."

I almost didn't see the turtle on a rock because there were branches obscuring my view. There were frogs too, but I didn't even get a good look at them before they hopped away.

It's common to see horses on the bridle trails, but this was the first time I saw a horse and carriage here.

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