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Fall visitors<\/h3>\n

Temperatures range in the nineties yet there are hints\u00a0of fall in the air at Little Piney. \u00a0Early mornings feel pleasant, and migrating birds stop by for seed and berries. \u00a0I’ve spied two early ducks, a Black and White Warbler, and a Baltimore Oriole. \u00a0I hear lots of new calls and songs and see flashes of yellow in the lower canopy which must be warblers. \u00a0The blur of\u00a0moving color in this photograph is a Baltimore Oriole. flying across the path to the lake.<\/p>\n

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Migrating Baltimore Oriole<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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On the lake<\/h3>\n

Lately, afternoon canoe trips on the lake and creek highlight my day. \u00a0We’ve discovered that Green Herons are especially friendly and photogenic. \u00a0They crisscross our path perching just around the next curve. As we almost draw even they fly ahead to wait for us again. Unlike most of the water birds here, they pose for close looks and photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Green Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Green Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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One afternoon, \u00a0we had a similar and surprising experience with a Great Blue Heron. He also flew\u00a0just ahead of us as we paddled, but this big guy didn’t sit still for photos. \u00a0Instead he would rise with\u00a0slow powerful wing beats \u00a0just above\u00a0the water and quickly vanish as we approached.<\/p>\n

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Great Blue Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Great Blue Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Great Blue Heron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Crested Caracara<\/h3>\n

For the first time since spring, I saw a Crested Caracara land at Little Piney. \u00a0He flew over my head and perched\u00a0atop a tall pine. As he turned his keen eyes from east to west,\u00a0I imagined him seeing for miles.<\/p>\n

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Crested Caracara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fall plans<\/h3>\n

I’m looking forward to our first fall at Little Piney. In a few weeks we will mow, and once again be able to cut across the fields\u00a0and explore with ease. We will\u00a0disc the front field and plant native grasses and wildflowers continuing the long process of converting pasture to field. In November we will add trees and bushes that provide food and shelter for a variety of birds and creatures. Although we are behind in removing invasive trees and that fire hazard, yaupon, with cooler weather we hope to catch up.<\/p>\n

I know my dreams for Little Piney are always grander than what we can accomplish given available time and resources, but I don’t worry too \u00a0much about that. \u00a0I also know that Little Piney, for the most part, takes care of herself and the wild creatures that dwell here. \u00a0As long as we don’t disrupt what happens naturally, Little Piney does very well on her own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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