Before our beautiful snow melts away, I took a solo hike. To a remote part of our property, where humans or domestic animals seldom go. I call it "where the wild things live". Let's gooo!!
untouched snow is my favorite
Tracks stand out in snow. This single track leads to a newer path in the hollow. However, I was headed across the field to the right of frame.
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I was stunned at how many animal tracks there were. Every single direction.
looking north
Down the hill I went. Noticing several hide-y holes were indeed active. As I looped around at the bottom, there were just as many tracks. It was sunny and gorgeous outside!
looking south, up a newer path
Before heading back up towards home, I spotted a little nest with a large white egg! I wondered what they would charge for this size egg/s at the store.
eggxactly
X marks the spot
This newer path borders an old dump that our neighbor owns. Black Locust trees were planted for erosion control. A tree that is very invasive, and toxic to horses.
When our DNR guy reviewed our various wooded areas, he said removing them (or at least controlling spread) should be at the top of our list. Which is challenging. Not only do Black Locust have wicked thorns, you have to take out all the roots - or it helps them spread.
These trees do have a wonderful scent when they bloom in the spring.
so many thorns on a small tree
Later in the afternoon, it had warmed up enough for the dogs to enjoy the snow.
a second hike with Jameson & Tank
aurorasaurus tracks were spotted
untouched snow in the hollow
(except for Jameson's new tracks)
Tank was having snowmuch fun!
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our pines bring me so much joy
tank jumped
and jumped
and jumped the entire hike
Tank was jumping for joy
3 comments:
I love that Tank jumps for joy!
Those are a lot of tracks- will you set up a game camera there to see who is lurking?
We finally have above freezing weather here, so I have been getting outside a lot more. Today's task is to clean the horse's waterer. And just spend time hanging out with the girls, breathing in their horsey secne. :o)
Yes, we have trail camera/s set up. This area is a cross road and gets a variety. Mostly deer, coyotes, rabbits, raccoons and feral/neighbor cats. Less frequent are fox, possums, skunk, neighbor dogs and even the occasional trespassers looking for who knows what. We do have bobcats & black bear in our area, but I haven't caught any on camera. I was happy to only see animal tracks!
We will also start to melt down tmr. Enjoy your time well spent outdoors with your beautiful girls!
Tank was having a great time! Such pretty white snow!
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