One Spot Trail

Bird houses on house sitting property

“The continuous greenway habitat of the One Spot Trail is important for migrating birds, such as warblers and hummingbirds, that pass through in the spring and fall.” 

This first line of the Greenway Habitat sign posted along the 7.8 km trail could also include what an incredible venue it is for Frank and me to explore our natural surroundings. Walking in the great outdoors opens our hearts and fills us with scents from the giving forest.

Today, we stroll down the property roadway from our house sitting location leading to the footpath. These gracious homeowners have constructed a number of bird houses and feeders for the migratory birds, and for those that choose to live on the Island full time.

At the juncture, we turn left onto One Spot Trail. A cluster of odours wafting through the air include the aroma of decaying leaves, trees and mud. Along the way, we stop to admire a large tree filled with holes – the work of woodpeckers. 

Woodpecker tree house

Frank on the bridge

The new bridge over Smit Creek is a work of art put together by volunteers and a local construction company. We lean over the edge to admire the movement of the water gliding over the rocks. The trickles and splashes sound like laughter.

 Just on the other side of the bridge sits a fallen log and attached to it, giving off their distinct fragrance, are a family of fungus. 

Family of fungus

We trot further along and draw in the pungent smell of cattle manure. The large black Angus stock mill about in their pen. This area is well known for its rolling hills suitable to raise farm animals. We admire our immediate surroundings, turn around and head back to our temporary home to get out from under the rain.

Happy Trails!  

Susan on the trail