Making Tracks (SWF)

Sway-backed Barn, Rural Ohio

We went “out” last weekend—
not in the typical way that one might speak of a weekend’s plan.
But, rather, “out,” as in, beyond the closest places, to those yet unfound delights,
waiting further down the road.

Dillon Reservoir

Hoping to add to our growing list, another place to spend a day on the water.
A place with the promise of ragged shorelines to trace, shallow winding backwater to float upon.
A place where underwater snags and overhanging boughs bring things of all sorts within arm’s reach.
A place to which we’d soon return, when brighter skies and warmer air would be more accepting of one sitting on the open water—
barefoot, in a little red canoe.

Gull and Heron tracks along the lowered water line

Criss-crossing tracks, where something came from the water, wandered around, and returned.
Any ideas?
(see photo at end of post for scale)

Raccoon prints and
others

But, today, just making tracks.

Evening Sky at Dillon Reservoir

These tiny tracks reminded me of turtle tracks, but seem too small.
I'd love to know what made them!

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