August 25
We started at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area and
walked the Gavins Point Nature Trail. It was an easy trail with a few gentle
climbs. We heard a ton of birds, but only found a few. Lots of Blue Jays,
Eastern Kingbirds, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Doves, Goldfinches and Chipping
Sparrows.
along the trail
immature Blue Jay
you lookin at me?
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Mourning Dove
House Finch - female
thistle
American Goldfinch - male
American Goldfinch - female
view of the lake from the trail
Eastern Wood-Pewee
After finishing the trail, we went down to the Lake, but
only saw a couple of Spotted Sandpipers and a few turtles. Very nice recreation
area. We walked a bit along one of the roads and the park rangers were helping
some young kids with their archery. We watched for a while, so cute.
fish cleaning station
Spotted Sandpipers
Chipping Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow with a tasty morsel
We went home and had lunch and took a break in the middle
of the day before heading out to walk to Nebraska. I told you we were very
close to the state line between South Dakota and Nebraska. The Meridian
pedestrian bridge is over the Missouri River and the state line is pretty much in
the middle of the river.
It’s a double deck bridge, with the top level having
carried traffic into South Dakota from Nebraska, and the lower level having
carried traffic into Nebraska from South Dakota. Originally, they had thought
the lower lever could be used for trains, but that never came to be. When it
was closed after the Discovery Bridge was finished the two states worked together
to turn it into a pedestrian bridge. We walked the lower one first and came
back on the upper. So, it’s possible to walk across the Missouri River from
Yankton to rural Cedar County.
walking across the lower level
Discovery Bridge from Meridian Bridge
really huge Praying Mantis
Red-headed Woodpecker
people below enjoying their Saturday
walking back on the upper level
it's close to the historic downtown
fish statue
Don't the plan for tomorrow yet, probably find a spot for birding.
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