November 2010 - MacGregor Point

Sunday October 31st 2010 - 293506.   12 noon

After spending a lot of time with reno's in the house we decided to take a break and head back to MacGregor Point again.   This is the closest Park to us that is open all year.  It was a nice morning, although a little cool at +2c, but sunny.  We did wake to a dusting of snow.   It was a good drive into the Park, and this time our favorite site was already taken, so we had site #49.  It was an OK site too, but the people next to us at #51 were very noisy.        293594

     

After getting all set up and having lunch we headed off to the Turtle Pond and Shore.   There had been a lot of gale force winds through the week and we could see that the park had not been spared from the downed trees.

The birds really did not seem to mind about the weather or the fact we were walking along the trails.  There were many of them following and singing to us.  They were not afraid to let us know they were there.

There was a very cool wind along the Shore Trail.  However it was still really nice.

Back out at our site we got the campfire going and sat out until we did BBQ about 7.30 p.m.

After supper we sat in and listened to Game 4 of the World Series.   Once again S.F. Giants beat Tx Rangers.  This is not looking good for Texas.

It turned out to be a great day and fun evening.

Monday November 1st. 2010.

A little cloudy in the morning, but forecast for sun the rest of the day, although still cool.

Campers at #51 still very noisy, good job we hike most of the day.

Turned out to be a real nice day, sunny and much calmer than yesterday.   Once again there were lots of Chickadees along the boardwalk by the Turtle Pond, and they seemed to think we should have bought bird feed with us.  Must do that later.   The Turtle Pond had far more water than the last time we were here.

Sorry Sandy, we did not see any Turtles today.

Where do they go in the winter?

We headed towards the Marl which was very interesting and very different to anything else we have seen in the park. 

The vegetation was very different to anything else we had seen in the park, and there were carnivorous plants growing there.

We took a leisurely walk back to the site.   Guess what?   The neighbours were still being noisy.  It looks as if they were building a house out of their old trailer.   Roof trusses were erected on top of the trailer roof and wooden walls were around the door area, which looked like it could become an enclosed porch.   Guess they will be staying for the winter.   It was like camping in a construction site.

It got quite cloudy while we had lunch, late again, but by 3.15 the sun was shinning and it had even warmed up, so we headed off hiking again.  This time fully equipped with bird food!   The Chickadees and Nuthatches were very happy with us and just kept following  and eating right out of our hands.  It was incredible!

Chickadee

Nuthatch eating, Chickadee waiting in line

Once again we had the beach to ourselves.  This is so nice.

We lit the fire when we got back to site, still noisy, but they did leave to go into town for supper about 6.15, so finally some peace and quiet at the site.   They managed to frighten all the birds and squirrels from the site. Once again we sat out around the fire until we BBQ supper about 7.30.  Spent a nice evening playing dominoes and listening to the radio.   Another great day at MacGregor Point Provincial Park.

Tuesday Nov 2nd 2010 - 293594
Another cool sunny morning.  Have to pack u and head back home to do more sanding walls and renovations.   Once again it's been great.   Look forward to the next visit - soon we hope!