The Hunt Continued!

The Hunt Continued!

Continuing on with the hunt for fungi! Onward we rambled! The Big City Is Vibrant. Birds There Might Be Getting Less So. A Distant Spacecraft Has Confirmed That Earth Is Habitable Survival of the Smartest: Cognitive Skills Linked to Longer Lifespan in Chickadees Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the…

Quail Survey Done

Quail Survey Done

On Thursday and today (Friday) the quail survey was done for the season. Well, except for one more point in the morning, but I am not optimistic. If I hear one I will let y’all know. It was not a banner year. Only one Bobwhite was heard. 🙁 More tomorrow from Thursday’s exploring! Global Study…

Lost But Found

Lost But Found

The adventure continued at the Caddo NG! Does a snail go slow because it doesn’t want to miss a thing? Hmmm, I have a lot in common with the snail. Moon reserves? Astronomers call for ‘urgent action’ to protect the Moon Planting Trees in ‘Wrong Places’ Actually Boosts Global Warming Spring 2024 Plant Sales 11…

Scouting and more

Scouting and more

A Trinity Forks chapter NPSOT pop-up field trip was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10th. And since the rain had occurred earlier in the week I needed to make sure we could cross the creek. So on Thursday, Feb. 8th, Jeanne and I went to check it out. The day was perfect, cool but sunny. What…

Second Creek

Second Creek

Creeks are such interesting places, eh. Even if you just listen to the sound of water only it is magical. A study says it calms “emotions and relieving anxiety”. I think we all knew that. 🙂 Of course, I look at what’s in it as well. Well, I brought one home as you can see…

The Afternoon off the Trail

The Afternoon off the Trail

Jeanne and I continued in the afternoon after lunch near the Kicking Bird Trail. This puffball had a different idea on where its spores puffed out. I had expected the spores to come out the hole on top. It fooled us. LOL. It was a splendid afternoon exploring! 103-Year-Old Artificial Christmas Tree Sells for Over…

Mostly in the Open

Mostly in the Open

Now we were about two thirds of the way on the Saturday five hour outing. We had clouds, a little rain, and then the sky cleared. The trail headed out towards a large meadow. A lovely day indeed! Microbes essential to plants are disappearing due to global warming Study finds plant nurseries are exacerbating the…

Escargot

Escargot

Once again the rain went north of us last night. Thanks Kathy for the sharing the above photos today! And watch in the comments below for more from Kathy perhaps. I found a snail at the edge of a puddle in a creek. When I brought it home to get a closer look I found…

Another inlet

Another inlet

Yesterday was First Wed sitting in the shade. After the others headed home, Jeanne and I decided to take a walk along another inlet. So we were able to find a few more treasures. And we managed to stay in the shade too, mostly. So tomorrow will conclude our finds on First Wednesday. Meet the…

Dixon recon

Dixon recon

Yesterday, a small group of us went to Dixon Water Foundation to prepare for an upcoming Prairie Seeker training class. So just like the LBJ NG, flowers seemed to behind schedule. Still it was grand to be there. If you would like to join us on May 14th for this event, there still are some…