Gates now have been plotted for Ladonia Unit. At least the ones we could reach by road. It was a job that was necessary. So the sleet and cold weather was a perfect day to search for them!
Some of the gates had walk-in gates!
A few of the gates have a kiosk next to them.
This corner was a bearing tree with lots signage. That trunk is a bit funky too.
A survey stake was there at the corner too.
So what does this calf get milk and Oreo cookies? LOL The breed is the Belted Galloway, however if you google oreo cows, it takes you to the Belted Galloway.
An old homestead had tons of daffodils!
Some roads were a bit too wet and rough for us! Another day or we may have to walk it.
A pit stop and a snack!
Down one road, we saw the beavers had been busy!
Then we stepped out of the car. The beavers had made two lodges. Was one the mother-law house?
Jeanne and I went down the dead end road and miss these. Fortunately when we came back, Jeanne spotted them.
Golden Groundsel (Packera obovata)!
The leaves are just as beautful!
I will leave you with this gate. We found 23 gates in all. So we were the wise wimps on that cold day. However it was a necessary step and a productive day for the survey. This concludes this outing.
I have missed so many of your posts lately. So very busy. I”m surprised how far ahead the daffodils and groundsel are. Ours have not even begun to put up bloom stalks. I have seen Anemones and a verbena. Low Pink Verbena has begun to bloom in the orchard where it gets protection. We badly need rain or wildflowers will just be a dream.
So is Ladonia in the Caddo grasslands? Fun project to map out all this!
Kathy, That is surprising about the plants. Yes, it is the Caddo NG. If you take a quick look at the March 1st post (https://lookingout.net/index.php/2022/03/01/hunting-season/) it will give the quick low down on the project. Always great to hear from you!
Mother in law house is a good idea. Groundsel is beautiful.
Actually I should have given Jeanne credit for in law house idea. Sorry Jeanne.
Groundsel very pretty!
The Groundsel was the only blooming plant we saw actually.
I have missed so many of your posts lately. So very busy. I”m surprised how far ahead the daffodils and groundsel are. Ours have not even begun to put up bloom stalks. I have seen Anemones and a verbena. Low Pink Verbena has begun to bloom in the orchard where it gets protection. We badly need rain or wildflowers will just be a dream.
So is Ladonia in the Caddo grasslands? Fun project to map out all this!
Kathy, That is surprising about the plants. Yes, it is the Caddo NG. If you take a quick look at the March 1st post (https://lookingout.net/index.php/2022/03/01/hunting-season/) it will give the quick low down on the project. Always great to hear from you!
This is all very exciting! New territory to roam!
Yes! It reminds us about the driving tours we use to do in Montague and Cooke Counties. So much fun!