Thursday, January 20, 2011

Afternoon at Pee Dee NWR

Howdee all,

This past Sunday, Sicksta Dell and her hubbie Craigy and Jeffy and I went on a road trip to Pee Dee NWR. It was over an hour drive from Carthage.

Jeff and I were hoping to see some water birds..Pee Dee_008

Nothing in the first pond.Pee Dee_187Sicksta walking towards us from the parking lotPee Dee_009

We went to the fields that would  normally be flooded…no water, sad to say…so…no water birds…Except for one Great Blue Heron seen later in the dayPee Dee_010

The boardwalk was a bit slippery…luckily if we fell there was no water below..just snow..Pee Dee_013

We took the boardwalk to the woods…and then into the woods….Pee Dee_015

Hobbit homePee Dee_017Pee Dee_016

Shaggy bark something…Pee Dee_019A log full of Turkey tail mushroom and some other unidentified shroomsPee Dee_022Sicksta Adele and I chewed on the Fresh Turkeytails..Pee Dee_024

They were delicious…and beautifulPee Dee_033LichenPee Dee_038It was a beautiful day…one of the warmest in several weeks…Pee Dee_041Green moss and lichen covered boulder…Pee Dee_042I haven't Identified this yet…anyone? Oh Sicksta Lori???Pee Dee_046Kangaroo tree…Pee Dee_049

Pee Dee_050The trail meets a paved road…thru the park..last time we were here it was gravel..Sad to see it pavedPee Dee_052Another area of water…still no ducks…Pee Dee_054Orange rock in snow..Pee Dee_057Woodland reflections..Pee Dee_059We saw a large flock of Rusty Blackbirds here…Pee Dee_060

Can you see the two faces in the ice? one is sad..Pee Dee_063

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We saw Ruby and Golden crowned Kinglets…lots of Song and White-crowned sparrows..Pee Dee_068

Sicksta checking out the birdiesPee Dee_074

Circled reflectionPee Dee_078We didn’t venture up this side road …doesn’t it look inviting?Pee Dee_083A look back at the waterway…no ducks…Pee Dee_085A nest box in the water..no ducks..Pee Dee_087Bark beautifulPee Dee_091

I like this out of focus photo of Sicksta Dell and Craigy..Pee Dee_094I love this shaggy bark..Pee Dee_107

A last look over what should be filled with water…no ducks…Pee Dee_114These trees have cool bumps…Pee Dee_119

Nope..no water…no ducks…Pee Dee_125The road meanders back to the parking lot….Pee Dee_131Another small body of waterPee Dee_132Nope..no ducks..Pee Dee_136

Pee Dee_142We take a short trail off to the right…Pee Dee_144Pee Dee_147

This area had lots of Robins.. Pee Dee_149Red-headed woodpeckers …No bird photos today..Pee Dee_152The Robins were busy eating the Holly berries..Pee Dee_156We follow the grass lined path to the parking lot..Pee Dee_161An area of bent grass to the left.. Deer?Pee Dee_164

Craigy taking photosPee Dee_179As he walks toward us..Pee Dee_180Sicksta Dell tries to pick him up…Pee Dee_182Then Dell and Jeffy try to grab him….Pee Dee_183

All in a wonderful day…a fun outing..With Sicksta and CraigyPee Dee_165

Jeff and I are in Savannah, Georgia. Its beautifully warm today…time to bask in the sun!

12 comments:

  1. Looks like a beautiful place to explore!

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  2. Oh, love the lichen photos. Beautiful.

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  3. Great photos Dawn... Loved the fun comments. Sorry you didn't have bird luck!
    Have fun & Travel Safe
    Donna

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  4. A lot of nice photos,especially the mushrooms-gotta say I'm Lichen it.

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  5. That looks like a fun walk. Sorry the birdies were in hiding but at least you had fun with Jeffie, sicksta and ghetto boy. Love the hobbit home!!

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  6. Yes I saw the two faces. glad to hear you are getting someplace warm and sunny.

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  7. Weather aside, it was lovely scenery Dawn.

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  8. Wow Dawn, those were some psychedelic mushrooms you chewed on! I'd stay away from them if I were you! What a crazy hike! Beautiful!

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  9. P.S. your 60's are showing!

    Also, Gus says: "I'd pay good money for some of those shrooms!"

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  10. Lovely scenic images! Sounds like you had a very enjoyable walk. The sights were certainly beautiful. The Turkeytails are especially colorful. As always, a pleasure to view your blog. Enjoy your time spent in Georgia!

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  11. Thanks everyone for your kind comments..I really appreciate it.
    And as Larry said..
    I am lichen it!
    Have fun and stay warm!

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  12. Thanks everyone for your kind comments..I really appreciate it.
    And as Larry said..
    I am lichen it!
    Have fun and stay warm!

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ok what do you really think?????