Leaf Peeping

A warm, pleasant Sunday afternoon in the swamp. There was considerable frost on Friday, our first one of the year. I had expected some leaf color, but maybe it is still developing.

side- lighting

It was a pretty evening in the swamp. The sun was sinking across the Big Muddy, casting sidelights on the moon and the treetops. Temperature was beginning to drop and the swamp critters were scrounging their supper.

Mobility is good

Wow, hunting trips have been sparse, lately. I had a pleasant visit to my home- woods, and a pretty weekend. It was even cool enough Saturday night for me to kindle a fire in the stove... how's that for cooperative weather! Lots of squirrrels and birds were active. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes were active, too. I scouted and hunted a little. A doe came by my stand about sunset Saturday... looked small, young. Couldn't see much detail; she was kinda far and through some brush. Got my blood pumping, but Boss Buck didn't follow her through there.

I scrubbed and curried the leaves and bugs off of me, and went to the old family church Sunday morning; it was nice to visit the cousins.

Halloween sunshine

This ol’ water snake found a place to enjoy a dappling of sunshine. It was a pretty day in the swamp; great to get outdoors; still and quiet, blue sky and comfortable temperature. And I had been hemmed in too much, lately.