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Field notes from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and beyond.
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Polka Dot Farm
I think this is the place where polka dots are grown. They are harvested at this stage when they are at their largest. Next they are died various color, sliced and reduced to more usable sizes and sold to various manufactures. At least that is what I...
Slime Molds
In the previous blog I briefly mentioned finding slime molds on the cut log next to the trail and the mossy log with the Deadly Galarina. Here are some of the photos I took of those.Slime molds are not a fungus, an animal, plant or bacteria but they ...
Return trip
My walk in the woods on Saturday was almost a rerun of my October 31 hike. Again I went to the Blue Ridge Tract of Shannondale Springs WMA and stopped at most of the same places.You can compare photos of the trail last month and now. Click on the pho...
Natures velcro
Burrs are natures Velcro and a way for some plants species to spread or disperse their seeds to new areas. If any of you have read “The Botany of Desire” by Michael Pollen you are already aware how smart plants can be and those that use burrs are...
Magical moment
This morning was a normal morning but then around 9:30 this beautiful fog rolled in and lasted for about half an hour. It made the woods look magical.Closer viewVisit more Scenic Sunday photos....
Mallards at Bonelli Park, California
Albino Mallard ?Here is the Mallard with no color next to two normal males. I am not certain it is an albino Mallard but I don't really know what else it could be. If you have any ideas please leave a comment. See more Camera Critters....

