Eagle Spotting
I’ve know of two Bald Eagle nesting spots in our area, and I had a few private landowners tell me of other locations along local rivers where eagles are frequently spotted. This is, however, the first time I’ve...
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Ozark Sundrops
aka Missouri Evening Primrose
Posted by admin | May 16, 2010 | Wild Things |
The Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenthera macrocarpa) is my current favorite wildflower, partly because the blossoms are large, showy, and just plain beautiful. The other reason is I’m just excited about finding a nice...
Read MoreSnapping turtles: sharing the road
Posted by admin | May 15, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
Out here in the boonies, it’s common to see box turtles crossing the road. Now and then I happen upon a damp, dirty snapping turtle crossing ground in search of a different water hole — hopefully not one where my...
Read MoreRain, rain, go away
Posted by admin | May 14, 2010 | Perspectives |
Mother Nature apparently thinks we haven’t had enough rain lately, so she sent us more. Day two of the driveway flooding scoured knee-deep holes. Another night-time storm brought more flash flooding. This time the big...
Read MoreA Little Rain, Another Big Mess
Posted by admin | May 13, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
We had a little flooding problem here at the farm — not the kind that washes away houses and highways. The driveway and some fences are a bit worse for wear, though. This dirt path to the little creek is now a gravel...
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