Pedal to the Metal

Pedal to the Metal

Our next stop was at Rhodes Lake. It also is a popular lake for duck hunters. The lake has many kinds of creatures in addition to water birds. For example, we heard the rattle call of the Belted Kingfisher across the lake. Hmmm, I hope I didn’t scare the frass out of it. Pedal to…

Little bit of this and that

Little bit of this and that

So I will start off with last night’s bat survey. Then concluding at Hart’s Creek. Now switching to today, back at home. Moving on again. And this is that for today! We Thought These Animals Were Silent. Scientists Just Found Their Voices 125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Feathers Reveal Traces of Ancient Proteins Drier savannas, grasslands store more…

Ahh, the Creek

Ahh, the Creek

Creeks are really wonderful just like the ravines to me. And that has been the focus for the last few drive-abouts. We were barely getting started. So more tomorrow from the creek! NSF invests millions to unite Indigenous knowledge with Western science Ancient Supervolcano in US May Hide Largest Lithium Deposit Ever Found Keep looking!…

Two Snakes

Two Snakes

Today will be photos and movies from Jeanne and Anonymous (ie Jim). Both got a real treat that they are sharing with us! Next up was Jeanne’s find while she had been out in the kayak. It was a Diamondback Water Snake (Nerodia rhombifer) that had caught a catfish! Second movie! Third movie! Jeanne said…

Just the bare bones

Just the bare bones

Oh my what a beautiful day today! Gracie insisted that I sit outside with her for awhile. I did not object. LOL. Hope you got some outdoor time too. Now back to Tuesday’s (Jan 3rd) outing. And so that was the bare bones of that Tuesday’s outing. 🙂 Extraordinary close-up images show insects as you’ve…