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...
Friday, July 29, 2011Killer Females ....this is what you find after spraying pesticide around the base of your home...well luckily not every one's home...these two black widows were found making a sluggish run for it after they decided the poison wasn't worth sticking around for....the one on the bottom had a really large thorax and sounded like a large acorn when it hit my plastic drain guard on the ground after I brushed it off the side of my house....black widows can usually be found at the base of buildings or under rocks. They'll be very close to a small but very stiff webbing area that utilizes small sticks, leaves, or grass for cover. The web can be so stiff a tiny stick can slightly bend when pressed against it. Black widows are much more numerous than people think and it's probably because they are excellent at staying out of sight most of the time. And the name? It's because after mating with the male (which is much smaller), the female will either do two things- kill him or allow him to leave...the male never knows for sure....serious gamble just for a little attention don't you think??
Armadillos ....I grabbed this pic on the property behind my mom's previous home. Armadillos are in high numbers in Georgia and tend to dig holes in flower beds and yards looking for grubs, worms, and moles at night. They have very poor eye site but an excellent sense of smell. While in college in TN back in '98, I mentioned to a friend that I was sure I saw a dead armadillo on the roadside...he quickly informed me that TN didn't have armadillos..however, the grey armor was all too familiar to me....a few yrs ago, I see a story and pic in a middle TN town showing an armadillo walking out of a guy's garage....these pesky hole diggers are definitely in TN now and growing in numbers.....
Wednesday, July 27, 2011Distraction Tips
Hi everyone...for those of you wanting to "Follow" my blog you will need to click the "Follow" button that is supposedly located at the top left of the site or somewhere at the very bottom. I've noticed that I never see the button when I visit the site myself; not sure what that's all about...other users with their own blogs have noticed a similar problem and are told by other users that their "Follow" button is always visible....go figure.
A second way to Follow is to type in your email address in the field down on the right side of the site where you see "Follow by Email." You will be prompted to type in a confirmation code. After that is submitted, an email will be sent to you asking you to confirm by clicking on the link provided in your email. So, after that is done you will get alerts via email when I have added content to my blog. You can also share my content on Facebook by using the Facebook button on the right side as well. Thanks for all the visits so far...I've slowed a bit but have plenty more to put up....Thanks for following. Tuesday, July 26, 2011Hungry Robin Monday, July 25, 2011Percy Priest Largemouths ....snagged this large mouth bass out on Percy Priest Lake over the weekend....it seems I found a gulley at a depth of about 13-18ft deep that produced several hits....   ....the water was really calm all morning....however, I decided to head home around 11am before the heat set in...
Sunday, July 17, 2011Cold Breakfast  Green worms Tuesday, July 5, 2011Birthday
...today is my birthday...when I was much younger I remember thinking how it would feel being "grown up,"....I guess I'd say it feels really good at times and at other times not so good...still happy to have another birthday..
Thursday, June 30, 2011Nursery update...
....my suspicions were correct, turkeys have in fact hatched close to my place....saw three female turkeys this morning with a moderate sized nursery of baby turkeys around them...about twice the size of pigeons but with necks a bit longer and slightly wider bodies...couldn't get any pics but they were cool to see early in the morning...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011More Steelhead..     ....or at least until the onions are added...
Monday, June 27, 2011Walter Hill Sunset 
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