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OFFICIAL BLOG OF NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM |
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SPOTTED A DEER TONIGHT
By GEORGE BAILEY
2009-08-11 09:16:48
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I went for a bike ride just before dusk along the lower Niagara River Recreation Trail and had a break at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. There’s a little known path near the back of the gardens that’s very seldom used by visitors.
This is also the location of the School of Horticulture where 12 students a year take a three year course to learn about horticulture, arboriculture and floriculture .Behind their residence (a stately stone building) is a magnificent vegetable garden and a small enclosed area where animals and birds are kept. Get a load at the magnificent peacock. When I was there he (she) spread their magnificent feathers.
When you follow the path behind the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, found at the same location, chances are you will see some wild deer or foxes. Tonight I spotted a dear who seemed to pose for me. I’ve attached the photo that I took.
I also took time to write down the names of some of the perennial plants (they are all listed with their common name and botanical name on small black plaques) that I want to get for my garden next year.
If you visit the 100 acre park, about 15 kilometres north of the falls, along the Niagara Parkway admittance is free and so is the parking. Bring your camera and a pen and pencil to write down your favourite plants.
For more details, visit:
http://www.niagarafallstourism.com
Comments
Rod
While I'm sure there are alot of `dears` around Niagara Falls (I've taken one there myself), I'm sure they're not the `deers` you intended... Just a tip to change your headline (the site is featured in Marketing Magazine, so you might get some traffic today)! Congratulations on the site.
George
Darn it...did I forget to put a photo of my `Dear` on the blog.Next time. Rod,thanks for mentioning the site in Marketing Magazine.It's one of the mags I like reading when I have my coffee at Chapters ( Starbucks is right next door.)
N Sari
We are planning to come to visit this October. We are looking forward to all the sights.
Ilana
Awww. Great photo. I live just off the parkway & when I first moved to the area I had no idea there were deer around. Then one day we saw a minivan pulled to one side and a bunch of people standing outside. I thought at first it may have been an accident, but thankfully not - they were taking pictures of a whole family of deer, including some adorable fawn. This is again a reminder to always have a camera close at hand!
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