Being at the right place at the right
May 24th, 2005 by Administrator
Being at the right place at the right time By KEVIN WRIGHT/For the Daily Ledger
I know I have said it a hundred times but I must say it again: that we miss so many things that take place in nature each and every day. I know that we can’t be in all places at all times, but it sure would be neat if we could.
So, I guess those that get to spend plenty of time in the wilderness get to see a lot of things. Many others just happen to be in the right spot at the right time.
Early the other morning I was out in the backyard drinking coffee when I spotted a bird as it flew into one of my trees. After grabbing the binoculars I spotted the yellow-rumped warbler, the first I have spotted in my yard. Luckily I was in the right spot at the right time.
The same thing happened the next day. This time it was an American redstart. It flew into the same tree but I first spotted it as it flew just over my head as I was again in the right spot. I was especially lucky since I have not seen them in the yard since. I looked out the kitchen window later that day to spot an indigo bunting in the grass. It decided to hang around for a few days before taking off to better territory.
I guess I have some type of moral here if you could call it that. And that is just to spend as much time outdoors as you can. It doesn’t matter if you are in the forest or your own backyard; there will still be plenty to see. And if you are in the right spot at the right time, you might spot something unusual. But you have to get out there for that to happen.
– J.A.K.E.S. day will be held at Anderson Lake on June 18. The Riverbottom Gobblers chapter of the National Turkey Federation will be having the event. Classes will include archery, hunting/gun safety, conservation, turkey calling and weather permitting, fishing in the afternoon. Admission is free. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Please pre-register by calling 547-5710.
– I have been getting some calls on how to get to the Double T area. So here it is: Turn left on Cypress off of Main St. at the car dealership. Follow that until you get to the stop sign. Just cross the road and you will then be on a gravel road, which puts you at the Double T. Just stay on this road and you will get a chance to see plenty of wildlife. Much of the water has now been drained, but you can still see plenty of birds, maybe even some deer or a coyote. Pheasant and quail are fairly numerous. Early morning drives are best. Try to spot the bobolinks if you can.
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