Mid Spring, May 12 & 15, 1998: Two Walks

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May 12 Williams Lake - Colpitts Lake - Granite Ridge near Purcell's Cove - Purcell's Cove Road

We walk from the east end of Williams Lake to the eastern shore of Colpitts Lake. Spring is far advanced, and most deciduous trees are covered in light green leaves. Indian pear blossoms are to be found on the lakeshore and elsewhere. As we look across the lake we can see white blossoms and red leaves, as well as white blossoms with green leaves. From Colpitts Lake we walk over granite to a ridge crest near Purcell's Cove. Looking down from the crest we see a mass of sprouting trees. Looking across towards the Halifax peninsula, we can see the Halifax skyline and the bands of vegetation which cover the area between our vantage point and the Northwest Arm. Coming down from the crest, we reach the Purcell's Cove Road. There we have a view of the Atlantic Ocean. McNab's Island is visible, and we can see down the coast to Herring Cove.

May 15 Spryfield - Williams Lake - Granite Ridge between Williams Lake and Herring Cove Road - Spryfield

We walk from Spryfield to the stream that flows from Colpitts Lake into Williams Lake. On the stream we see a camouflaged duck with eight ducklings. Continuing to Williams Lake, we see many fresh blueberry shoots. The rhodora is flowering, and is also much in evidence on the lakeshore. The birch and maple saplings provide a combination of green and pink which is most delightful against the blue sky. After going a little way along the south shore of the lake, we return to the stream which flows from Colpitts Lake to Williams Lake. Half way along the stream we climb on to the granite ridge that lies between Williams Lake and the Herring Cove Road. There we enjoy the sight of birch catkins and red maple blossoms against the bright blue sky. If we lower our gaze we see the birch and maple saplings in a different but equally delightful perspective. Before descending from the ridge into Spryfield, we also enjoy the sight of orange-coloured young oak leaves against the sky, and take a close look at the keys and unfurling leaves of a red maple.

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