… it was a mere eight miles from my last stop at Oakwoods Metropark in the city of New Boston, to Lower Huron Metropark in Belleville. I tootled along a country road and suddenly I was there, having just barely cooled off thanks to the car’s AC on high.
I was ready to hit the trail at my final venue, Lower Huron Metropark, in my July 2nd Parksapalooza event.
On my last trip to this park, I could not believe how big it was (1,258 acres) and it seemed as if I traveled for miles and miles, past countless campsites at the Walnut Grove Campground, before I finally found a place to park and walk.
There is no boat launch area for large boats, but the water trail …
… is often filled with tubers or kayakers. There are small boats with hopeful anglers dotting the Huron River as well as shore fishing. As I drove the length of this park, it was the same situation this time – lots of park visitors with their RVs and tents had claimed coveted spots for this long holiday weekend, seeking a few days away, plus on such a hot weather weekend, enjoying Turtle Cove Waterpark.
Even though I had looked at the park’s site map the night before, I just decided to stop at the same spots as the last time, the North Fishing Site and a portion of the Iron Belle Trail.
Stopping by the North Fishing Site.
As I stepped out of the car, I heard honking above and swiveled my head upward to see five very noisy Canada Geese announcing their arrival to the plane, which photo you see in the header image. Evidently, those geese, with their perpetually bossy attitudes, weren’t going to yield to no stinkin’ airplane, a typical geese mindset, though truthfully, this is an optical illusion and the plane was likely miles away from them. Since I was relatively close to my first stop of the day (Willow Metropark, a mere five miles from here), just like earlier in the day, the sky was still filled with planes winging folks away to their holiday destinations.
I continued to scan the skies as this venue, as it is known for its birds of prey, so I was definitely on the lookout for them.
At the North Fishing Site here on the Huron River, it was calm and peaceful.
There was this humongous tree root which had found its way near the wooden overlook.
A few minutes later I was joined by a friendly young couple with their dog “Buzzy” and we chit-chatted a bit as Buzzy checked me out to ensure I was “safe” and I could stay and visit with his humans. The couple encouraged Buzzy to go for a dip to cool off, but it seemed they were more enthusiastic about their German Shepherd cooling off than Buzzy was, but finally he jumped in – maybe to appease them.
However, when they said “c’mon Buzzy, let’s go” he was not interested in the least. That water had cooled him off and with a newfound stick, he was enjoying paddling more than hiking. When Buzzy was finally convinced to exit the water, he shook vigorously and I swear droplets landed 20 feet away – luckily I had anticipated his vigorous shake and had moved back to keep the camera from getting wet.
Tripping along the Iron Belle trail.
There are a lot of hiking options available as mentioned above – here are some of them.
My last visit to this venue, I hiked along a scenic, paved path with lots of wildflowers, so off I went along a portion of the Iron Belle trail. (Note: “Belle” is spelled incorrectly on the signage.)
Warblers and wildflowers.
Well if I was looking to find some pretty warblers with melodic tunes embedded in those wildflowers or hopping along a wooden fence rail, I was out of luck. Perhaps it was too hot and I missed that opportunity by arriving here in the afternoon.
But, behold this Red-winged Blackbird, that never disappoints with its beauty and distinctive call.
To me, the Red-winged Blackbird is the harbinger of Spring. Nothing signals Spring is on the way more than hearing the first Red-winged Blackbirds’ boisterous calls in the marshy areas that line the Creek at Council Point Park. By mid-March, despite a veil of ice often still covering the Ecorse Creek, suddenly the Red-winged Blackbirds arrive, feet clasped on a weather-beaten cattail or teasel stalk, singing their hearts out, with temperatures so chilly that wispy breaths of air are coming from their beaks. I think of it as “the thrill of the trill.”
The male Red-winged Blackbirds are stunning with their sleek black bodies and bright red and yellow shoulder epaulets, their coloring vivid in the still-bare trees and lackluster landscape. The female Red-winged Blackbird has the same call. The females’ rather dull and drab plumage (sorry ladies) works to their advantage as they nest within the marsh reeds. Both Mama and the nest and eventual nestlings have excellent camouflage as they stay hidden from sight and predator birds.
Oops, what happened here – hopefully everyone fledged safely before this nest landed on the ground.
Pickin’s were slim bird-wise as the male Red-winged Blackbird was the only songbird I saw on my visit to this venue. Evidently the eagles and hawks were smarter than me, as they were likely tucked away in their respective nests, shaded by the tree leaves.
For a few minutes, as I trailed behind this fellow hiker, I had the expectation that he might stop and I’d hear a human singer, or, at the very least, a few guitar chords, but apparently this guy was out for the hike only and not stopping for some R&R any time soon, despite his heavy pack he was toting and the guitar he had strapped on his back.
Well, I didn’t amass a large collection of wildflower photos and it was unlikely I could have made myself a ditch bouquet. This slideshow shows the park’s meager wildflowers I found along the split-rail fence not far from the road.
I liked these rustic-looking fences …
… and the interesting shadow play by the leaves on the tree trunk.
There’s a fungus among us.
There’s always a little fungi to be found in and around these parks and Lower Huron Metropark was no exception.
By the time I pulled up in the driveway, around 4:00 p.m., I had driven 70 miles and walked six miles. The car’s info panel told me the outside temp was 85 degrees. The treks at the trio of Metroparks left me pooped. It was 64 degrees when my fresh-as-a-daisy self had embarked on this Parksapalooza event some eight hours earlier. Part of the reason I was so hot was I had worn a hat, long-sleeved shirt, neckerchief/bandana and long pants, all designed to keep from getting a sunburn like I got over Memorial Day weekend, despite a gray and gloomy sky, but pesky UV rays gave me a sunburn. I was eager to get inside the house.
It was a long, but enjoyable, drive for me out in the country, past a few roadside stands – too early for produce, jams/jellies, but I saw plenty of cut flowers and various potted plants or hanging baskets. Along Middlebelt Road there was a large flea market teeming with bargain-hunting souls and unfortunately, lots of road kill. I loved passing through the tiny, old-time town of Waltz and the town of Willow, all in Huron Township.
An entire day with just a pair of Chipmunks, one Hummingbird and one Red-winged Blackbird tells me I’ll be back in a few years and I’ll stick with Lake Erie Metropark for now and that is exactly where I went the following day, the middle day of the long holiday weekend and that trek will be the subject of next week’s post.
Linda Schaub
WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY 
Yes, the red wings are a beautiful sound to hear, knowing that it has to be spring when you do hear them. I love that sound. I bet that river is busy in the hot summer months.
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I wish I was hearing them now Sandra – we are in for a bitter cold week, below-zero temps all week. Poor birds will be looking for a warm place to hunker down. You’re right about the water trails – the Huron River was at all three of these parks I visited that day and runs through this park, which was scenic and peaceful. No boat launches here, so just kayakers and tubers enjoying the Huron River.
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Wow – it amazes me how long your posts are. Years ago when I started blogging I checked out a post on tips for a blog. One was – make your posts short with about 10 photos or less – you lose your audience if your posts are too long. I loved your post and the pictures were spectacular. What a great place to walk. We have a lot of Red Wing Blackbirds here in Arkansas in the Spring and Summer. We took awalk last Friday, but the wildlife seems to be scarce here after our 15 inch snow a couble of years ago. I guess a lot of critters died or moved to a warmer area.
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Well, I guess my posts are long as my walks are long and truly, when it comes time to deciding what photos stay or go, it’s hard to decide. I write a draft of the post the same day after a long walk, as I may not actually compile photos and publish the post for several months. Glad you liked the post Peggy. I have to try the other trails and maybe I’ll see more critters next time I am there. I like the Red-winged Blackbirds and we have a lot of them at the Park come March.
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Seeing all the green at this time of year is inspiring. We have another 3 to 3-1/2 months before things green up here.
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I know Kate. It is so cold here this week. We are going to have below-zero temps several days as the blahness and extreme cold of Winter sets in. I love the first day the leaves come out – May seems so far away.
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I enjoy your sense of humor and the way you play with words.
I used to walk by an inlet to Long Island Sound, and red-winged blackbirds were my harbinger of Spring, too.
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Thanks Anne – this was a fun but exhausting day due to the heat. It was great seeing Red-winged Blackbirds and hearing their call. I wish we could hurry these bitter cold temps along a little so we see and hear those birds again.
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I’m always amazed by the sheer number, variety and size of your parks Linda. Your city founding fathers must have planned well to have all that green space! The wildflowers are pretty. Just nice to see some greenery.
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We are lucky to have to many parks around here Joni and most of them at picturesque water venues. There are even more nice parks that I have not explored yet. How nice to see Summery pics on what will be the coldest week of the year so far. Here it will be bitter cold this week – for you too?
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Yea I keep seeing that on the US news, a deep freeze extending to the south, but I just checked here and I don’t see any temps below 0 – just average cold. Well colder than it has been, but not to the extend I worry about the pipes freezing. But then I live in the ‘banana belt” of the province!
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It was brutal out today – single digits when I went outside. I’ve been letting the taps trickle again and have done a few loads of washing and another before bed to keep the pipes warm. It will last all week, with the worst day on Friday, but one meteorologist said we’re going to have an early Spring. Hope he is right about that!
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It was colder than I thought it would be, so I didn’t walk outside – just at the grocery store. Thurs is the only night it’s down to 0 though. I don’t see any snow in sight and next week it’s back up to 39 again, so it may be a short spell. I hope it’s an early spring, as all we seem to get anymore is prolonged cold ones!
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I was going to go the Park, but when I was there on Saturday it had not been plowed and we had freezing rain yesterday morning. I had not driven the car in a week so I took it out for an 8-mile drive since the roads were clear and dry today. I run it every morning, but I thought I should take it out and we’re not having any snow for a while, so I’ll take it to the Park tomorrow. When I drove past there today, there was no one there, likely due to the cold, but they salt and plow the parking lot, but not the walking path – who will go there if it’s not clear to walk. It was not fun on Saturday, but I wanted to feed the critters and get some snow pics.
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I miss the critters!
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I think they will all stay in their nests tomorrow. Very cold here starting later tonight and snowing a little now. Tomorrow morning drive-time will be 7 above with a real feel of 7 below. I’m glad it will be moderating next week!
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Same here…..the wind is howling too….plus a bit of snow now on the road. I don’t have to go out tomorrow, or this weekend.
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I didn’t see that snow that fell last night and I’m thinking it was light and just blew away. In fact it, it looked beautiful this morning when I went out to run the car. I was thinking it was a waste of a beautiful-looking day, with ineffective sunshine.!
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It was off the road this morning, so I think it must have blown away with the wind. Sure is cold today – worst day of the year so far!
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I think that is what happened to ours too. It was really windy – I pulled the car out of the garage and was sitting in the driveway running it and looking up at that tall tree with angst.
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Going to send you a link to a nice story in a separate comment.
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This is a nice story Joni to warm you on a cold Winter’s day:
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/veteran-anonymously-paid-for-peoples-medicine-for-a-decade/
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It was a nice story. I seldom encountered anyone who couldn’t afford meds here, as drugs are covered under Social Assistance for $2 (and a few times if people didn’t have that we just waived it – some stores waived it for everyone), or the Ontario Trillium plan where the amount would be pro-rated according to income if people were on expensive meds. Or you could always try and get coverage through drug company assistance programs. Now the federal government is talking about a national drug care program, which I don’t think is necessary and will just drive out competition among the drug companies. The story is like those places where someone buys a coffee or meal for the person behind them etc. There’s a restaurant here where people do that, they donate and if a homeless person comes in they grab a ticket off a board and take it to the server for a free meal, so as to avoid the stigma of asking for help. All nice ideas.
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I think that is nice that he did this too, to the tune of $10,000.00 according to his kids. O forgot how good Canada’s medication program for seniors is … my grandmother was on several meds I believe for her heart, Slow-K and something else and she remarked on that versus what my mom’s nine meds cost her, especially before she was on Medicare.
We have some Secret Santas here at Christmastime – an older couple, who remain anonymous, but go out and pass out $100.00 bills to people at grocery stores, MacDonald’s and they are accompanied by a police officer so people know they are legitimate. I think it is nice that they do the gifting of meals quietly and without fanfare to avoid the stigma of asking for help.
I looked at the radio when I got home today. It is the radio, not the outlet as I tested it somewhere else. Bose went out of business … I did use the transistor which was crackly even with the antennae up. I went to Elizabeth Park to give the car a run and the “check tire service monitor system” light came on again … I just took it to the tire place. I’m not going back – the warmer air will fix it. It was so cold, I didn’t go to see the ice sculptures, just took pics of the waterfowl in the canal and went to the Park where it was icy and horrible as they still haven’t plowed. I am ready for Spring.
I hope I can catch up a little here but I am now a week behind in Reader.
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You always have these great walks Linda! I can see you in the future leading groups on wildlife studies!
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Glad you enjoy them Wayne and I would love to do something like that – it would be a lot of fun to do that.
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I used to see Red-winged Blackbirds around here and thought they were delightful. But I realize now I rarely see them. I like the guy with the guitar, kind of hippie-ish!
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I like those Red-winged Blackbirds Ally – at least I know Spring is on the way, some nice warm thoughts I could use with the bitter cold temps we are forecast to have. I thought he looked kind of hippie-ish too with the guitar case on his back.
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I loved the wildflower photos – so sunny and pretty!
The first fencepost photo reminded me of the alligators we saw in Florida last week!
Red-winged blackbirds always make me think of spring too, although the first returning birds I usually notice are the grackles. I might be able to see (and hear) some of them in a month or so.
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Yes, I love wildflowers too Laurie – they remind me of the Summer, especially in this bitter cold weather we have all week. I bought wildflower and bird guides, so here’s hoping I can label those flowers and birds later this year. I like those split-rail fences, so rustic and pretty. I hope the alligators did not climb between the rails – yikes! I can’t say we have many Grackles around here, but Starlings aplenty, that’s for sure. We have a lot of Dark-eyed Juncos at Council Point Park this year – they hang out as a group, whether in trees or on the ground.
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I love Red Winged blackbirds too, I think they are very handsome. I wish the Canada Geese were coming back now haha. It is getting very cold here. Those kind of fences are very unique, I love to see them on old country lanes or in parks.
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I agree Susan – they are very handsome birds. We have our resident Canada Geese, about 50, who stayed here and didn’t migrate and live at the Park. They’ve been there almost every morning. I found that odd given that brutal spell back at Christmas which I thought may cause them to go. This week will be cold and brutal for us too, temps below zero daily – ugh. At least there is no snow in the forecast thankfully. I like the rustic look of split-rail fences too. They really enhance all the bigger parks that I go to.
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That fishing spot does look very green, calm and peaceful. You got some nice pictures of the red-winged blackbird and the wildflowers were very bright and pretty. How unusual to take a guitar out on a hike. Maybe he was taking the scenic route to a gig. I love the photo ops old fences provide. You covered a lot of ground in one day, no wonder you were pooped!
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It was very peaceful Barbara – except for the young couple with their dog and the hiker with the guitar, I saw no one else while I was there – might have been since it was so hot, as last time there were fishermen lined up along the River. I like those old fences too and they always have some type of wildflower or tangled weed growing up and around them. I did cover a lot of miles and it was hotter than I like, plus I was dressed to avoid sunburn. I really should just go to one venue and come home, but because the weather is so erratic anymore and I think we may have a rainy spell and I won’t get out on long walks for awhile, so I just keep walking and covering a lot of ground. A few years ago, in the month of April or May, we had rain both days for an entire month. At the rate I am going sorting photos and posting them, Summer will be here before I roll out all those posts!
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That old saying comes to mind: only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. (Or perhaps young couples, lone musicians and Linda!)
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Ha ha – Barbara, the longer I got on this journey, the more I wondered why I didn’t quit at two parks? The following day I went to Lake Erie Metropark and it was equally as hot and that was the day I went to the fire station to look at the Osprey nest. It was sickening hot and there I stood at midday taking pictures of them.
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I assume this park connects Lake Huron and Lake Erie, Linda? Theoretically, you could boat from one lake to the other (small boat, that is)? I find that kind of cool. Didn’t realize any of the Great Lakes were linked by water.
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Well in this case the Huron River connects to Lake Erie Dave – you can bike along the pathway which will take you through all three parks (that is 49 miles), but you can indeed get to Lake Erie by the Huron River, not Lake Huron as it is more north of here. We are known as the only state that touches four of the Great Lakes (Ontario is omitted here) and that is how we got our moniker of “The Great Lakes State” (and “The Mitten State” for the unique shape of the state. People identify where they live by pointing to the top of their hand.
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Gorgeous photos, I love the little Red-Winged blackbird! How adorable. Lovely shot of the geese. We recently had a V of geese fly over us, but they were so fast I didn’t have time to snap a picture. 🙂
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Thank you Ari. I love them too … nothing like hearing them in March when you are hoping for Spring to finally materialize, but the landscape is still blah and there’s a chill in the air (and usually you’re still in a heavy jacket, hat and gloves). We have a lot of geese flying overhead – they did not migrate this year as they are currently at the Park where I walk daily. I will bet they are sorry now as it’s so cold. A real treat to the ears is hearing Mute Swans flying overhead. They don’t honk like a goose, but the flapping of their wings makes a whistling noise or a low hum. They communicate with one another in this manner.
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I didn’t know that was how mute swans communicated. That is awesome!
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I thought it was amazing too Ari!
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Loved tagging along with you on your hike (albeit virtually)! That phrase, “the thrill of the trill,” is delightful. I’ll have to listen close as the birds begin returning in March, to hear which bird gives me that thrill first! Your photos inspire me also, Linda. We sometimes walk in a nearby nature preserve, and I’m sure there are wonderful photo ops everywhere; I just don’t see them! ‘Must become a better observer–like you!
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Thank you Nancy – glad to have you along. I do love that first trill of the Red-winged Blackbirds come Spring. Sometimes it is so cold in March that they open their beak to sing and vapor comes out as it hits the cold air. When I walk at Council Point Park, I usually have the camera with me in my pocket or fanny pack, but a week or so ago I left it at home as it was gray (again). I saw so many birds and a group of Canada geese poised on the edge of the landing as if debating whether to take a plunge in the cold water. I could have kicked myself for not having the camera. When I bring seeds and peanuts, the Jays call to one another to get a peanut. I may not “speak” Jay, but especially in Winter they share the news the lady with the peanuts and seeds has arrived. I like the Chickadees call as well. You should do “The Great American Bird Count in two weeks” … I did it last year and you can count birds anywhere, from your backyard to the neighborhood or a Park. I will send you a separate comment with the link.
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Here is the link Nancy – I have done one in February and a similar one in October:
https://www.birdcount.org/
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Thank you, Linda!
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You’re welcome Nancy!
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You did get some nice photos even if they weren’t as much wildlife as you would have liked. We’re eagerly awaiting those blackbirds. 🙂
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Thank you Ruth … next time I go to this park, I have to expand my horizons and find another trail or two to check out. It was very peaceful that day … I was complaining about the heat, which we could use a little of tonight/tomorrow. I’ll be glad when we return to more normal weather on Sunday.
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Gorgeous .. bet it feels a long time ago now with all the cold!
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Thank you Michael – it does feel like a long time ago. We are having a “real feel” of -7 overnight (-21 C) … ready for some Spring warmth, sunshine and color again!
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Were in the garden today preparing for spring…but its bloody freezing!.
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We had another brutal day here Michael … I went to see some ice sculptures at a Winter Fair they had at a park where I go sometimes. It was so cold and windy, I gave up after about 15 minutes, despite lots of layers. Winter is not for the feint of heart!
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Beautiful the crow flies. I like. Wonderful you share the Metropark. Beautiful place. Excellent photography. I like the shadow the leaves. I enjoy your sense of humour ant the way you play with.
I like this place, Linda 👍
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Glad you liked this post rajkkhoja – it is a beautiful place. I was wondering where you were and thought maybe you were on vacation. Hope all is well with you.
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Many thanks, Linda! 🌹
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Your welcome rajkkhoja.
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As you like. I hope it’s possible. All is well! ✌️
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Glad to hear that rajkkhoja as I was wondering where you were.
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Ok, Thanks, Linda! U made me feel glad too 🤠
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I love this line, Linda, “the thrill of the trill.” The Redwing Blackbirds are fun to see. They can be quite protective of their nests. It was so nice to see all the photos full of green and warm colors…it was heart-warming and full of hope for Spring! Thanks for sharing!! 😍
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Glad you liked that Shelley – I think that every March. They trill quite loudly and on a quiet morning, you can hear them on the marshy side of the Park. I had something odd happen last Summer. I was walking along the path by myself along the marshy side and a Red-winged Blackbird started swooping down quite close to me. The Red-winged Blackbirds eat peanuts and will swoop down with Jays, Cardinals and squirrels on the ground grabbing peanuts. I just assumed it saw me and wanted a peanut – if I see a bird is looking at me for a peanut, I talk to it and throw it down. So I threw down a peanut onto the trail – it did not want a peanut because just a few yards ahead was a dead baby bird on the pathway. It was brown and I would have thought it was a Sparrow, but I realized this male Red-winged Blackbird saw me nearing the body and thought I would harm that baby. It was eerie. I walked quickly as it was very agitated and thought it might peck me. A few minutes later a fellow walker caught up with me and said the bird had done the same thing to him the first AND the second time around. I did not walk the loop again that morning and thankfully the dead baby bird was gone the next morning.
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I didn’t realize they liked peanuts too. Yep, that was the bird being territorial and protective. Glad you were wise to not to go down that path again. Whenever I think of birds attacking humans I think of the Alfred Hitchcock movie BIRDS. 😨
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I was amazed at its actions since the baby did not seem to be injured, but indeed dead. But perhaps a predator bird had grabbed it and dropped it and it was still alive before I happened by. Red-winged Blackbirds are beautiful, but they are mean. I shooed them away from a Robin’s nest one year … it was a low-hanging branch and the Mama Robin was off the nest and the R-WB tried to get the eggs, then later in the week, the nestlings. I’ve seen them peck on the necks of full-grown geese. They do like peanuts – over the years I have gotten a few pics of the R-WB on the ground scamming peanuts, probably before we “met” and yes, I remember “The Birds” which was some kind of scary.
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Birds are fascinating. I’m always impressed by what you notice or see them doing!
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I didn’t expect a walk down memory lane when I clicked the link to your site (Ally Bean sent me). I used to live between the entrances of Oakwood Metro Park and Willow Metro Park. Willow also has some trails that veer off the bike path, if you know where to look. I don’t know if they’ve been mapped. One goes to an old cemetery. Thanks for the lovely walk!
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Hi anniesjourney77 – nice to meet a fellow Michigander and glad you are here as Ally Bean sent you! I discovered three new bloggers last year with Ally’s blog roll and invitation to try some new blogs.
I really need to spend more time going to these three parks as I spend most of my time at Lake Erie Metropark which is closer to my home. The prior two Monday posts are about Willow Park (01/16) and Oakwoods Metropark (01/23) where I went before Lower Huron – it was a long and very hot day. I’m really far behind in blogging about my walks. So, every time I go to Oakwoods I say I’ll go to the butterfly viewing area and never make it. And the gentleman I met at Oakwoods Metropark told me about the cemetery and now you mention it. I have to explore there a bit more – at Oakwoods I tend to go to the Nature Center and just stay in that woods, though they are short trails. I walk every day at a park near my home and the first time I tried out these three parks in one day, I met a fellow walker, who does the 49-mile bike trip which I think includes Lake Erie Metropark. Thank you so much for stopping by and I am glad to take you on a trip down memory lane!
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I waited until the right time to read this because of the warm and sunny day today. These pictures are getting me primed for spring!
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Despite this ugly ice storm one day, the next day, like today, is absolutely gorgeous … tomorrow we have another ice storm. So JP, it is easy to appreciate every sunny day we can get before the “real deal” arrives.
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