Sunday, Colleen, Rich, Leslie and I went scouting through the woods on Salem's public parcel (which is proposed to be a Lowe's parking lot). We came across the site of a fresh meal. A bird of prey typically plucks the feathers off a bird before having its meal. Walking deeper into the forest, Rich climbed a rock in a dark place, surrounded by dense pines. He scared a big black bird of prey, as it silently flew away. I was watching in the distance, resting on the ground after having enough of the cold weather, to be able to grab a photo. The wing span of the bird was large. Leslie writes "I think it was an owl, because I saw the wide head and facial disc, and because it flew silently."
What a great hike, Katerina, Leslie and Rich. After doing some research it seems those woods are packed with Native American ceremonial stone structures. What we saw was partial pedestal boulders used for ceremonies to contact spirits. I found this information at the website stonestructures.org. It is a great website, with tons of information regarding Native American culture. Rich, Katerina, and Leslie I hope you check this website out, if you already haven't. I think you'll love it!
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