Category Archives: Mississippi

Kestrel

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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

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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

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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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Pecan Table

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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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A 54″ Oak makes lots of boards

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Below are a couple of pics of the monster red oak we recently milled into 1×6’s, 1×3’s and slabs.   The tree was one of six that my granddad planted around the house back in the 1930’s.  The trees are … Continue reading

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