Mountain-ash (European?)

orange berries of Mountain-ash (European?) – One tree just west of Lily Lake Bridge

Rose (Multiflora?)

Rose (Multiflora?)

Virgin’s Bower

Male catkins of Speckled Alder

Male catkins of Speckled Alder (female catkins are smaller and cone-like)

American High-bush Cranberry - numerous trees of this species along the trail

American High-bush Cranberry

Virginia Creeper (note red stems on fruit)

Virginia Creeper (note red stems on fruit)

European Buckthorn (blue/black berries)

European Buckthorn (blue/black berries)

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Wild (Riverbank) Grape

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.