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Day 4 – 3rd August 2014

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3rd August 2014 Canton, MA

New York Times, Sunday 3rd August 2014
New York Times, Sunday 3rd August 2014

Walked up to Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center, Milton, MA. Conceived and built by Abbot Lawrence Rotch in 1885. Amazing 360 degree views as far as Boston some 10 miles distant are to be had from the top of Great Blue Hill, which is the highest point in Norfolk County, MA

Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center

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Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory Kite Shed, 1894
View north to Boston
View north to Boston some 10 miles distant
View south to Houghton's Pond
View south to Houghton’s Pond

Saw a Common Garter Snake. 

Blue Hill Observatory
Blue Hill Observatory
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Blue Hill Observatory, Climatological data 1884 – 1985

 

Common Garter Snake, Blue Hills Reservation, MA
Common Garter Snake, Blue Hills Reservation, MA
Common Garter Snake, Blue Hills Reservation, MA
Common Garter Snake, Blue Hills Reservation, MA
Eastern Chipmunk, Great Blue Hill, Milton, MA
Eastern Chipmunk, Great Blue Hill, Milton, MA
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Blue Hills Reservation – carved tress trunks
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Blue Hill Reservation – Forest trail with rocks & stones
Blue Hills Reservation - moss & boulders on the forest floor.
Blue Hills Reservation – moss & boulders on the forest floor.

Went for dinner to the Legal Seafood Restaurant at Legacy Place, Dedham, MA. I had New England Clam Chowder and Wood Fired Shrimp   Animals on the list today include:

Northern Cardinal

Eastern Chipmunk

Otter (Captive)

Bald Eagle (Captive)

Common Garter Snake

 

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