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One Step at a Time #9

One Step at a Time #9

Today’s hike for One Step at a Time #9 took me the Deer Run Trail at Kensington Metropark. I was joined by a Sandhill Crane. The crane eventually decided I stopped too often to take photos and left me behind.

There were three first timers who joined in the challenge last week. Here are the links to all the wonderful posts They are all worth taking the time to take a look.

Egidio shared a tremendous gallery taken along the San Gabriel River.
Sue’s gave us beautiful views from Homer Alaska.
Linda returns with an adorable Mother’s Day post.
Anita joined in with beautiful landscapes and flowers.
Teresa brought some incredible photos from Hoi An.
Marsha contributed a wonderful gallery from Sacramento.
Terri is back with some pink and pastels.

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45 responses to “One Step at a Time #9”

  1. Captured From One Spot – Heavens Sunshine

    […] Another gallery of a trail at Kensington Metropark was featured on One Step at a Time #9. […]

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  2. sue.1957@yahoo.com Avatar
    sue.1957@yahoo.com

    Blessings on you day, Pepper.
    https://heavenlyraindrops.com/2026/05/16/trusting-as-we-journey-royal-gorge-gondolas/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Sue. Always glad to see your link. 👍🏽

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  3. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Awesome hiking companion, even if for just a short stroll!❤️

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Donna, you would love this park. Birds are everywhere. 😁

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
        Bay Photos By Donna

        I know I would then for sure!! 😁

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Come on over! 😉

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          1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
            Bay Photos By Donna

            Road trip!

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            1. Pepper Avatar
              Pepper

              Yay! I’ll leave the light on for you. 😁

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              1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
                Bay Photos By Donna

                👍😁

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  4. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    You never know what company you’ll find out on the trail!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      That’s for sure. 😂

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  5. Peaceful Reflections – Heavens Sunshine

    […] Another scene captured while hiking One Step at a Time. […]

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  6. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Simply beautiful. How cool it is to be joined by that crane!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you. It was a special moment for sure. 😊

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      1. Egídio Avatar
        Egídio

        And here is my entry for the week:

        https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/krause-springs/

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Thanks for joining in with such incredible images. 😊

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          1. Egídio Avatar
            Egídio

            Thank you.

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  7. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Thank you again for the mention Pepper. Kensington Metropark has a lot of treasures bird-wise from what I see in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Photographers site on Facebook. Now you have to find a baby Sandhill Crane (a/k/a a “colt”). They are adorable and several have hatched in the last few weeks. I had a post once where a Heron was strolling ahead of me, right down the middle of the trail. It reminded me of an older gentleman who used to walk at the Park, always with his hands behind his back as he strolled.

    Here is my part two of my Mother’s Day post with some cutie-pie goslings:
    https://lindaschaubblog.net/2026/05/10/your-mom-loves-you/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I’ve seen a couple of baby Sandhill Cranes but have never been close enough to get a pic. Hoping to one of these days. 😁

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        They are cute aren’t they? I saw a video of two colts taken by Jocelyn Anderson on Facebook. It was a very cold morning and the mom was eating and just kind of plunked down and the babies climbed into her feathers to warm up.

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          They are adorable! Maybe this is the year to capture some pics of baby sandhill cranes. 😉

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            Yes, hopefully we both get them. You have a good chance at Kensington since there are so many Sandhill Cranes. I have only one pair which I only saw once or twice in 2025 in the Spring. Hopefully they return to Lake Erie Metropark.

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            1. Pepper Avatar
              Pepper

              Have you been to Lake Erie Metropark recently?

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              1. Linda Schaub Avatar
                Linda Schaub

                That’s funny you ask because I finally got there today – first time this year! My car was done on Tuesday, but I had gutter repairs and cement porch steps to deal with, so today was the day to get out. It is still rather drab looking in the marsh. The reeds have not greened up yet. I saw a Mama Mallard with about a dozen ducklings waddling on the side of the road as you exit the park – unfortunately I couldn’t pull over as it’s not allowed. Last time I pulled into an area I wasn’t supposed to so I could take pictures of a doe with her fawn, the Metropark police came over to see me.

                I also went to Elizabeth Park afterward as there are many ducks there in the canal, but I saw zero ducks which surprised me – they must all be sitting on nests with their mates nearby.

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                1. Pepper Avatar
                  Pepper

                  Sounds like a fun day. I am doing the Metropark challenge again this year. I have checked off 8 of them so far. Still need to get to Lake Erie Metropark sometime. 😉

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                  1. Linda Schaub Avatar
                    Linda Schaub

                    That is ambitious to have visited 8 Metroparks already for the Challenge – only 5 left to finish up.

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  8. Marsha Avatar
    Marsha

    Your pet crane looks very attached, Pepper – very tame at least. It is so dignified, especially from behind. It reminds me of a butler leading the way to meet the boss at the end of the pathway.

    Thanks for the mention for last week. Tomorrow I’ll post a bit of an addition to those steps tiptoing through pinks all over the world. Have a wonderful day and the rest of your week

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      My pet crane was fun to have around but alas, it left me for others of its own kind. 😁

      Looking forward to seeing your addition. Thanks!

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      1. Marsha Avatar
        Marsha

        What’s up with that??? So funny!😂

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  9. Tranature - quiet moments in nature Avatar
    Tranature – quiet moments in nature

    Such lovely company you have on your walk, I love the way the sandhill crane strides out ahead of you too ❤️ xxx

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it didn’t take long for the crane to disappear completely from my sight. I did enjoy its company for a little while.

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  10. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Ohh, that was not bad company at all! Lovely photos from your walk.

    Here are some photos from Cyprus.
    https://maltanita.com/2026/05/12/akamas-a-walk-above-the-sea/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      It was a fun walk with great company as a bonus. Thanks so much for joining in once more. 😁

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  11. Akamas – A Walk Above the Sea – Anita's Images

    […] For Pepper’s One Step at a Time #9 […]

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  12. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Oh, to walk with a crane! What a blessing!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      That it was, for sure. 😊

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  13. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    It is wonderful to be accompanied on one’s walk by a bird.

    Here is my post for One Step: https://frankhubeny.blog/2026/05/12/the-old-golf-course-trail/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yes, it was delightful. Thanks so much for joining in. Your images are perfect for the challenge. 😊

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  14. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Love the serene beauty of this place. I especially like the bird trotting along and seeing its backside haha. Here is mine for this week: https://wanderingteresa.com/travel-diary-still-in-hoi-an-day-9/

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      So glad you enjoyed the images, Teresa. Thanks so much for sharing more of the trip with my challenge. 😊

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  15. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    That’s a fantastic running companion (for a bit, anyway)!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I enjoyed the company immensely but I guess I wasn’t the greatest companion. 😁

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  16. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    “Ein Kranich führt den Weg durch den Mensington-Metropark in den USA: “Schritt vor Schritt”/ “Heaven’s Sunshine””, – so I showed it on my Blog.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Gisela. Have a great week. 😊

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