Spotting the Small Things on the Trail with the Pooch
Published on HivePostify by @ellenripley · Sun Aug 30 2026
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Day four of dog sitting was just another normal walk for me. I walk every single day anyway, so getting outside is nothing new. Having a dog along simply meant I had welcome company on my usual route.
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We first headed to the pond. A small angler’s platform sat at the water’s edge, giving us a good view across the pond and the tall green reeds growing in the water. I've never seen so many reeds growing before.
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We also stumbled across a random golf ball by the path. I am not sure how it got all the way over here, since the golf course is on the other side of the park.
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Our route took us along a wide, reddish gravel path that cuts through the park. The air felt cool this morning, and autumn is definitely approaching.
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I paid a bit of attention to the plants along the path as we walked along. Shiny rose hips and red rowan berries were easy to spot among the green leaves.
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The dry rosebay willowherb seed heads blended into the background, while the bright green broom stems gave a bit of contrast.
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I stopped at one point to take a picture of a dried knapweed stem. Attached to the stalk was a small, white silk pouch. I am not sure but it looked like an old burnet moth cocoon left behind on the dry stem.
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Leaves are starting to cover the paths. The trees are slowly changing from summer green to simple warm colours like yellow and brown.
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We finished up the loop, headed back home, and, as the rain had arrived, wiped off four muddy paws. Now the pooch is fast asleep on the bed while I make a hot cup of coffee.
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