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Rites of Spring

Posted on February 11, 2013 by bart

Last weekend brought us spectacular spring weather with temps in the 70’s.  We have not had a winter here in Mississippi in many years and this winter was no exception.  Actually, we’ve just had a nice, prolonged fall.   I … Continue reading →

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Greentree Reservoir

Posted on January 31, 2013 by bart

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This is a picture of the woodlot behind my house.  It’s supposed to flood this way.  I have a control structure (just behind me in the photo) that controls the water levels and creates what we call a “green tree … Continue reading →

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Red Oak Tables

Posted on January 25, 2013 by bart

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A while back, I posted a blog about the 54” oak tree that I had to remove from my backyard.  It was one my granddad planted back in the 1930’s.  It had begun to succumb to old age and based on past … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles – Boney Mountain

Posted on January 24, 2013 by bart

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Los Angeles.  What do you think of when you hear or read those words?  I usually experience a bit of fear (I have an irrational fear of all big cities) and get a visual of drive by shootings and high … Continue reading →

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Bird Pics

Posted on November 24, 2012 by bart

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Here are some more bird pics taken in the wetlands.  The fall to winter transition is bringing in some interesting wildlife.  On many mornings, I see something that I’ve not seen here before.  On this post, I’ve included the Ruddy … Continue reading →

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Common Snipe

Posted on November 14, 2012 by bart

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Fall is a wonderful time of year in the Delta – a time that marks the end of our blistering, seemingly unending summer and welcomes the arrival of our winter season.  Each change of season brings a different group of … Continue reading →

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Northern Harrier

Posted on November 10, 2012 by bart

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This mornings walk delivered some great bird sightings.  I guess I’m fortunate to find such  joy from simple things like spotting the first migrating birds of the season here on the farm. While walking ahead along the wetland trail with … Continue reading →

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Kestrel

Posted on November 5, 2012 by bart

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The kestrel shown in these treetop pics has been hanging around the conservation area for a couple of months now.  Only recently has he/she let me get close enough to photograph even though the bird has seen me about 4 … Continue reading →

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Wetland flowers

Posted on November 4, 2012 by bart

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Since I built the wetland area (see other posts) the vegetation and animal life there has been constantly evolving.  Other than the Goldenrod, these plants were not here a year ago.  If anyone knows the names of the other flowers, … Continue reading →

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Delta Sunset

Posted on November 1, 2012 by bart

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Every now and then storms blow through the MS delta with amazing force.  It’s something we are accustomed to.  They move in with force, pass quickly and sometimes leave destruction in their wake.  This time they left some incredible color. … Continue reading →

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