Boiling Springs State Park, Scout Trail - Woodward, OK - October 27, 2010

                                   A group of Wild Turkeys near the Scout Trail trailhead

                                                            An Osage-orange Tree
                                                http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_orange

                                                     A Pair of White-tailed Deer

Location: Boiling Springs State Park - Scout Trail - Woodward, OK

Map: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=36.457741,-99.298553&spn=0.008405,0.013754&t=h&z=16&msid=103228297516276567813.000493fdde9bd145b0a9e
Observation date: 10/27/10

Number of species: 14


Mallard (Domestic type) - Anas platyrhynchos (Domestic type)    2

Wild Turkey - Meleagris gallopavo    17

Red-shouldered Hawk - Buteo lineatus    1

Belted Kingfisher - Megaceryle alcyon    1

Red-bellied Woodpecker - Melanerpes carolinus    3

Ladder-backed Woodpecker - Picoides scalaris    2

Downy Woodpecker - Picoides pubescens    2

Northern Flicker - Colaptes auratus    7

American Crow - Corvus brachyrhynchos    4

Carolina Chickadee - Poecile carolinensis    3

White-breasted Nuthatch - Sitta carolinensis    2

Carolina Wren - Thryothorus ludovicianus    3

American Robin - Turdus migratorius    15

Yellow-rumped Warbler - Dendroica coronata    4

Dark-eyed Junco - Junco hyemalis    6
 
About Boiling Springs State Park:
(from http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.672)
 
Boiling Springs State Park, an oasis on the plains, captures some of the finest elements of nature. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built the park and named it after one of the naturally-occurring springs, which is now showcased in a newly-built outdoor wooden complex. For a day trip, stroll around the recently-constructed structure and learn about Boiling Springs State Park’s history, while taking in the nearby beauty, or turn your visit into an extended stay.
Wildlife is one of the many awe-inspiring features of the 820 acre park. Various species of animals dominate the area, including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, beavers, badgers, rabbits, skunks, and opossums. Cabins, RV sites, and tent campsites are available, as well as group camping. Over 150 picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park. Guests can access one of three pavilions, furnished with electrical outlets, a cookout grill, and water. Tourists can also enjoy Boiling Springs’ 18 hole golf course, swimming, nature and hiking trails, fishing, boating, and water skiing. Pack up the family and head to Boiling Springs State Park, where nature inspires vacation

-New Species for the LifeList! #189:

Ladder-backed Woodpecker
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ladder-backed_Woodpecker/id

-Top 3 Photos by SquidProQuo
 
-Ladder-backed Woodpecker Photo by Alan D. Wilson, www.naturespicsonline.com
-SPQ 11/1/2010