Visit to Sharon Audubon Center

Visited the Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, Conn., today to hike the trails, look at the raptors, owls, including barred owl Sophia (pictured), and possibly spot a beaver at work. Never saw the beaver, but saw some gorgeous scenery and a couple of examples of his handiwork around Bog Meadow Pond.

Drive to Taconic, Connecticut

Stopping in Salisbury, Conn., we spotted a chipmunk behind a coffee store, and in Taconic, along a lake owned by Meryl Streep, we saw a flock of Canada goose and wildflowers, including poppies.