American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)…
July 28, 2011
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Taking some refreshment.
Walker Bridge…
July 27, 2011
Uncategorized arched structure, Nowata, Opossum creek, stone arch bridge, walker bridge 1 Comment
This bridge over Opossum Creek in northern Nowata County is maybe the best example of a stone arched bridge structure remaining in Oklahoma. Built in 1913 at a cost of $1,085.00 by a local contractor. Made from locally quarried limestone, you can still see the tool marks where the masons shaped the stones. This bridge still carries traffic, and shows little signs of deterioration.
Boooaaaarrrd…
July 26, 2011
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More from the Kiddie Park railway.
Blue-Tailed Dragonfly…
July 24, 2011
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In keeping with the recent “blue” theme.
American Five-lined Skink…
July 23, 2011
Uncategorized blue lizard, Plestiodon, skink 1 Comment
The juveniles of this species have a bright blue tail, presumably to distract predators to the detachable appendage so they can escape and grow a new one. I don’t recall ever seeing one before today. This one was in the dry bottoms of California Creek.
