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I produced this thread elsewhere but thought it would be nice to post up one of my dog walks here in W&SS again. Its been awhile since I've done so....
Thursday afternoon RangerJoe and I went for a walk. Didn't snap off too many shots, but I went for a solo walk today and picked up more pictures and enough to do a thread.
The tall grass prairie is in full swing this time of year. Tall they call it, because the grasses now grow beyond a man's height. The mixture of wild flowers and interspersed tree stands makes a stunning place for a walk. Albeit their plethora of berry goodness, the blackberry prickles do tend to interfere with some of the walking pleasure. Nevertheless, I enjoy this place during this time of year. Its difficult wading through the goldenrod seems to lessen people traffic and give more of a bushwacking feel than in the fall where visibility is so much greater, sometimes to good and you loose the 'lost in the wilderness' perspective.
All kinds of wildflowers, butterflies and critters to enjoy.
Not sure what these beetles are, but I spotted them all over the prairie and must reflect a hatch-out or active period in their life history.
In the fall this is a very distinct trail. Not very easy to keep track of where beta is among her constant scurrying about in a perimeter around me.
Lots of rain provides for some lush green hues and soft vegetation. I love the look of healthy ferns under an overcast sky.
more coming...
Thursday afternoon RangerJoe and I went for a walk. Didn't snap off too many shots, but I went for a solo walk today and picked up more pictures and enough to do a thread.
The tall grass prairie is in full swing this time of year. Tall they call it, because the grasses now grow beyond a man's height. The mixture of wild flowers and interspersed tree stands makes a stunning place for a walk. Albeit their plethora of berry goodness, the blackberry prickles do tend to interfere with some of the walking pleasure. Nevertheless, I enjoy this place during this time of year. Its difficult wading through the goldenrod seems to lessen people traffic and give more of a bushwacking feel than in the fall where visibility is so much greater, sometimes to good and you loose the 'lost in the wilderness' perspective.



All kinds of wildflowers, butterflies and critters to enjoy.



Not sure what these beetles are, but I spotted them all over the prairie and must reflect a hatch-out or active period in their life history.


In the fall this is a very distinct trail. Not very easy to keep track of where beta is among her constant scurrying about in a perimeter around me.

Lots of rain provides for some lush green hues and soft vegetation. I love the look of healthy ferns under an overcast sky.

more coming...