We hiked to Adair Wildlife Management area again on this beautiful September day.
Here is a semi-rare photo of Timm, who’s watching a bunch of turkey vultures floating on the breeze above. It’s “semi-rare” because Timm is usually behind the camera.
Here is one of the turkey vultures that Timm was watching. It has a large wingspan 5-6 feet from tip-to-tip.
The fields were awash with goldenrod, an early autumn delight.
As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, I used to see hordes of Monarch butterflies every summer. But 30-40 years later in Kentucky, it’s a rare treat to see a Monarch anymore.
Blue skies, golden fields, warm breeze… what more can you ask?
Of course this hike would be a nightmare to anyone allergic to goldenrod. In the far background is Big Bone Lick State Park, which is over a half mile away, though it doesn’t look that far.
Back down in the Gum Branch Creek behind our house where Shadow is cooling off and taking a drink.
We came across this little toad resting in a leaf and trying his best not to move. “Maybe if I just ignore him, the big human monster will go away.”
Colorful orange mushrooms grow on a downed tree.
Theresa found this little raccoon (?) skull. Those are some impressive little fangs!
