Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Update...
I've posted several pictures below from my new camera..I'm still getting used to it so there may be more random shots to come...
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Friday, July 6, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Correction
Ok..the "Martins" I referred to below are actually Chimney Swifts...it only took my dad just a few seconds to figure this out after I described the size of the birds and nesting style...I've also since learned they lay eggs more than once per season..after the kids below left, I took down the nest and was happy to have a clean front door / entry way...one day later..another nest was under construction..so, we'll see if this will be the last nest this year. Determined looking birds uh?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Martin Kids
So, here are the kids...four total..two fell out, one was dead and the other was struggling on the ground so I put it back...it's a pretty crowded nest...Mom was back sitting on the edge last night...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Martin
This couple (assuming they’re the same duo) has insisted on building their family just outside my front door for the last three years. Tearing down the nest does no good, they just build it right back. Martins tend to build nests in open areas such as in Martin houses (the tall bird houses and poles you see in some yards) so that they can easily see predators such as hawks. The male does most of the nest building at first after which the female comes in and puts on the final touches. Martins get used to people pretty quickly; I can walk out my front door and they’ll just sit and stare at me. The problem is, they leave bird poop below which means I’m periodically cleaning it up. Oh well, it’s still cool to have Martin family visit each year.
Update...
Update: Thanks to everyone for asking about updates to my blog. For the moment, my only access to the Internet is via my smart phone at home and my computer at work. Unfortunately, work has been crazy busy so I'm less likely to post updates from there; I can update from my smart phone but preferred placement of pictures and text can be tricky. So, hopefully at some point I'll pick up an tablet so I can more easily post updates when I'm home. In the meantime, I'll try to find time at work; I definitely have more stuff to put up so stay tuned.
Mark
Mark
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Caney Fork
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Fall Rain
Friday, November 11, 2011
...more hardwoods....
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011Otter Creek   ....last Spring I followed the stream back into the woods along a firebreak (which tends to have more dirt than leaf or grass covering so I could move rather quietly). It wasn't long that I heard light, periodic splashing over in the stream just a few feet away but somewhat out of view due to brush...I waited and finally saw three adult otters dipping in and out of the water looking for crawfish and minnows...they never saw me as they eventually passed by...it was nice to see wildlife focused and engaged in their profession with no worry of humans or other threats nearby...very relaxing moment...I wish I could have snapped a few pictures....
Thursday, August 4, 2011Sister Goats ...these are Spanish / Kiko goats. My mother owned them last year as pets and had them all named...the white goat up front is Molly, the others are Maggie, Savannah, Emily, Sarah Jane, and Ellie Mae. Mom really loved them but had to sell them after her husband passed away. Luckily she found someone who wanted goats like these as pets so they're in good hands now....I'm assuming they were able to keep their names...mom certainly did a good job naming them...
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