Day 147 Monday August 27, 2018- Moved to near Wolfville, Central Nova Scotia

Although we came to within 15 miles of Halifax, that was not the object of the “run” today. We actually went from the north shore of Midas Basin to the south shore of it.  In order to get there with the most efficiency, we stayed on the Hwy ,which was  4 lane almost all the way. The last few miles there were some two lane portions. This took us through the central hills of Nova Scotia headed for Halifax (East) and  then turning more westerly  on Hwy 101 toward the Bay of Fundy again. Some of the better birding in Nova scotia is reputedly on Evangeline Beach and near a town named Grand Pre. We shall see

The migration of birds southward has begun in the north for some species. This should enhance the possibility toes some birds moving through. This will be mostly true of shorebirds who will be”loading up”for the long trip to Central and South America.

Todays journey took us only 3 and 1/2 hours as it was 2/3’s of the way a four lane Hwy.
 

Actually three roads, Hwy 2 on the Parrsboro Coast, Hwy 102 through the middle of the Peninsula, and HWY 101 that goes from Halifax to Wolfville (And beyond to Yarmouth.)

 We forfeited lunch until arrived and after setting up under the trees, we ate  a light lunch. I think two muffins at Tim Hortons took the edge off the hunger.  They do have a great bakery. The waitress at this one was named Kayleigh like my granddaughter. As a senior in HS, she was looking forward to going into medical school to be a  physician. Good luck Kayleigh.

Ruth still is working on the Rose Parade video and is almost through the photos and videos pardon. When we get home there will be the voice and music added where necessary.

A short walk in the park and i saw three bird species .BACK CAPPED CHICKADEE, AMERICAN GOLDFINCH, AND WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH.  There are more here s it is a mixed  hardwood and conifers forest. They say the PILEATED  WOODPECKER is a regular visitor.

Our campsite in the woods near the end of the park. Lots of birds as mentioned.

Today is partly sunny with the temps hitting 80 F. a light southern breeze is comfortable.