Tonight was calm and warm so I ventured to Elk Island National Park and I found heaven there. Bison, moose, deer, beaver, geese, muskrats and ducks were all out in the open.

My hour and a half at the beaver pond was filled with the sights and sounds of a beautiful spring evening. Muskrats swam across the smooth pond water creating gentle waves. Geese flew overhead, honking and landing with a big splash beside the beaver. The beaver got agitated by the geese and put on a big splashing show of their own. Ducks dipped beneath the water for tender plants.

The bison were out along the parkway; some alone and some in a herd. Two young moose were snacking on young willow twigs. The white tail deer were grazing along the park fence line.

I was going to stay until sundown but didn't. I should have. The sunset was brilliant and when I got home I noticed the Aurora Watch high alert was sent out. That would have been the perfect ending to amazing outdoor evening.

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