Waldparkplatz, Kreuztal - A Walk in the Woods

Pictures are worth a thousand words for this walk in the woods.
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Birds but unidentified.  Sorry.




Woodpecker nest. Babies chirping gave it away.

horse trail? Not sure.

Getting my "nest" shot!




Mama with food.

Thought I was mama returning!

Trying to get to her nest but I think our presence deters her.

The paths were wide and inviting!

Cords of wood can be found at various points along the way. Wonder who or what uses all this wood.

We had a great couple hours exploring!

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