At the suggestion of "fangsheath" from the Ivory-billed Woodpecker forum, this morning I visited an area where burned-over pine meets a narrow band of mixed bottomland, which has the potential for wood borer blooms. I was in the woods shortly after dawn. It had rained the night before, so the forest was still dripping wet, and it was very humid and still. The bugs were no problem, but after a couple of hours fighting the thick brush, I grew weary and ready to retire. There were a few big trees, mostly pines, but at least one very large poplar over fifty years old, and a goodly number of white oak.
I did happen upon a feather from friend Dryocopus pileatus:
So it was not a complete washout. But I am tired. I may not head out into the field for several days.
This area was burned over back in March, I believe.
This pine had some strange bark growth to it.
Not sure what caused it.
I did happen upon a feather from friend Dryocopus pileatus:
So it was not a complete washout. But I am tired. I may not head out into the field for several days.
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