Dragonfly perches

Someone placed sticks near the Bluebonnet Nature Center for dragonflies to sit on. That's an interesting concept; might have some application in gardening if one could encourage dragonflies to hang around for pest control. The dragonflies have a good field of vision from these perches above the grass and weeds. They sit and watch for prey, zip off after it, and return to the perch... interesting to watch.

Visited by Daisy

I had seen Daisy- the- pig enter the library on a leash… some children’s- room program. I declined the offer to come and pose for a picture with Daisy, but they eventually toured her around in her stroller. I couldn’t resist taking a snapshot.

Steamy in the swamp

It was a warm afternoon in the Bluebonnet Swamp; I was grateful for the shading canopy. Despite the heat and humidity, this ol’ snake had found a sunbeam to bask in. He seemed to be enjoying the rays; maybe working on his tan.

No boats at Blackwater

I recently commented on my visit to the Blackwater Conservation Area. One of the changes I noticed was repair of the deeply rutted spot where boats had been dragged down to launch. I had reported that mess and suggested that paving the spot with crushed limestone might stop the damage and allow for easer public access. I inquired about the repair and learned that boats are no longer allowed… broke up my fishing party. Oh, well, it’s a pretty area and I can still hike down to the river; maybe I could wade- fish a little. Portage from parking to launch in the river is much too far to carry a canoe.

Blackwater fishing

I stopped by the Blackwater Conservation Area this morning. They've been working on it! A nice concrete walk, a pier, benches, and an outdoor shower have been added. An area of the bank has been mowed. Protective stakes and wrappings have been placed around young cypress trees. I pulled out the rod that lives behind my truckseat and made a few casts. The brim were hungry and slapped my bug all around. I didn't try to set the hook on any of those stinking things, but most hit like small fish.

Swamp summer

The swamp trails become almost "green tunnels" as summer progresses and the trees fill out. This ol' turtle seems to be enjoying his spot of sunshine. What I thought was a B-29 flying through the swamp, turned out to be a big click- bug... I like their "eyes"