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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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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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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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One of the joys of this park is to simply watch how the light appears in unexpected ways and changes during a day of walking and taking photos. The massive granite structures of the park are often the palette on … Continue reading
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While working in Southern California I decided to take a weekend and visit an old favorite piece of ground in the high desert near Palm Springs. The Joshua Tree National Park is a gem that surprisingly few people outside the … Continue reading
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I used my sawmill last winter to process about 20 medium to large pine trees that were salvaged from a neighbors yard. “Rescued” might be a better word since the trees were originally destined for the burn pile. NOTE: See … Continue reading
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Yesterday morning, in a steady drizzle, my dog Zoe and I were just starting our walk. As I took my first steps, I sensed some movement ahead and was completely shocked to see the very first bald eagle ever on … Continue reading
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Back in the spring, I posted some info on Blue Winged Teal. These waterfowl are usually the last going north in the spring and first to arrive in the fall. We’ve been able to keep enough water in the moist soils area … Continue reading
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Last year about this time Robert Royal and I finished milling an ancient Pecan (Hickory) tree from his home place up in Midnight Mississippi. The tree was probably close to 100 years old and fell during a storm last spring. … Continue reading
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One variation on the tomato sauce thing is one of the simplest recipes I’ve used. Roasting tomatoes under the oven broiler makes a very rich, savory sauce that can be used for pizzas or pasta dishes. First start with some … Continue reading
