Did the same 40-miler with Gail that I did with Kathy a few weeks ago -- Oxford, Island Creek Loop, Trappe, and the "cemeteries" east of 50. (Note to self -- map this route, since it's become your regular 40 mile ride --UPDATE: done). We took a detour for the Oxford Cemetery and for Trappe Landing.
Interesting changes in three week. Any corn that's left standing is brown and dry. A lot of it has been cut down, and some of the fields have been turned over. So I've seen the full "corn cycle," from planting, to tending, to harvesting, and clearing. The beans are turning a golden color, ready for harvest. The leaves are just starting to change, and there was coolness in the air the entire ride. And, of course, a tough wind.
The most amazing sight was on the Island Creek Road, where there are woods to the right and fields on the left. A very large bird flew low out of the woods, straight over head -- a bald eagle !! On the first pass, we could see its body -- snow white chest and tail. It looped back around twice, so we could see its white head and curled beak. It then went back into the woods. I saw a bald eagle on the Miles River a couple of years ago, but this is my first one on a bike ride. Eagles keep their nests in the same spot over the years, so I'll have to keep my eyes open for this one when I'm riding Island Creek Road.
Update: Here's the map of this route.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3230319
Did the same 40-miler with Gail that I did with Kathy a few weeks ago -- Oxford, Island Creek Loop, Trappe, and the "cemeteries" east of 50. (Note to self -- map this route, since it's become your regular 40 mile ride --UPDATE: done). We took a detour for the Oxford Cemetery and for Trappe Landing.
Interesting changes in three week. Any corn that's left standing is brown and dry. A lot of it has been cut down, and some of the fields have been turned over. So I've seen the full "corn cycle," from planting, to tending, to harvesting, and clearing. The beans are turning a golden color, ready for harvest. The leaves are just starting to change, and there was coolness in the air the entire ride. And, of course, a tough wind.
The most amazing sight was on the Island Creek Road, where there are woods to the right and fields on the left. A very large bird flew low out of the woods, straight over head -- a bald eagle !! On the first pass, we could see its body -- snow white chest and tail. It looped back around twice, so we could see its white head and curled beak. It then went back into the woods. I saw a bald eagle on the Miles River a couple of years ago, but this is my first one on a bike ride. Eagles keep their nests in the same spot over the years, so I'll have to keep my eyes open for this one when I'm riding Island Creek Road.
Update: Here's the map of this route. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3230319
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