Just six miles from town, Kirk Park sits at the north end of Fern Ridge Reservoir and offers trails, picnic areas, nature and lots of birds, both on the pond and in the trees overhead.

Driveway that leads to several parking areas.

Ducks float near the slough-like edge of the pond. They're often joined by
cormorants, geese, egrets and herons.

Walking through the picnic area by the water's edge.

Jenny spotted this huge fungus, which was larger than a dinner platter.

Close up: fungus ooze! Strange but fascinating in its own way.