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Fawn Daily Photo Over at Archie’s he reminisces about the five scariest scenes in children’s movies. He mentions several really terrifying moments (the childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bone chilling) but he didn’t mention my most frightening scene–the one where Bambi’s mom is killed. I took this photo above just after the doe bounded across the road and
Read moreHanging Around As of this Monday, July 21st, Federal officers were still being seen around the county. Apparently returning from business in the hinterlands, three officers in two vehicles were seen at the Chevron in Eureka around 5:30 pm. One bronze sedan and one dark SUV both with non official plates were gassing up covered with the patina of dust
Read moreDeer Hiding Daily Photo I haven’t been hiding. The reason I haven’t been posting is that my hard drive bit the dust. Thanks to the guys at Emerald Technologies for getting it back to me so quickly! AND recovering my data! It is good to be back.
Read morePhoto taken near Salmon Creek Schoolhouse Do wildfires still burning throughout California pose a serious threat to the animals that live in those lands? The image of a frightened Bambi racing through flaming forestlands has been seared into our hearts as children. Smoky the Bear comic books handed out by forest rangers in classrooms across the nation have just added
Read moreThe Fires cost us Deer-ly ? Daily Photo What is the effect on wildlife with the hundreds of fires raging in Northern California?
Read moreWatchful Daily Photo The fires are keeping people alert but wildlife seems relatively calm. Baby turkeys (poults) huddle with their mother at the sight of me. Surprisingly though, even near the fires, deer and turkeys move calmly until they are faced with humans.
Read moreAwestruck Let the Pictures speak.
Read moreHiss Majesty “Dad, a snake!” my 5 year old peered in the doorway. 5 minutes later, my husband had scooped the rattler onto a shovel. Like a captive king, the reptile snarled on his elevated throne, licking the air evilly, and shaking his scepter at us. I took a few photos, then we slid him off into a large blue
Read moreBiohazard Sign According to Melissa Martel of the Environmental Health, the contractor on the Hacker Creek diesel spill, Jim Crook, says, “This is the worst site he has ever seen. It could be months for cleanup.” So far, North Coast Environmental Construction has brought in 3 semi loads of berms and pads. Today, they requested another 20 bales to deal
Read moreBat Daily Photo #19 While not the best photo, I couldn’t resist showing this tiny inhabitant of a derelict building on our property. I opened the door to the old home this morning with unusual difficulty. This little guy tumbled from some roost onto the floor. I did the best I could to take his picture, then, using an oak
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