I smelled cookies baking and waited here a long time, hoping to get a glimpse of the Keebler Elves. Total no-show.
Oologah Lake Mudflats…
September 29, 2011
Uncategorized lake, mudflat, Oologah 1 Comment
Low water conditions have dried up what normally would be an ideal area for waders and shore birds. This is at the Northwest end of the lake.
Power to the People…
September 27, 2011
Uncategorized distribution, electricity, power plant Leave a comment
In the early sixties, I attended the dedication of this Oologah power plant as part of a high school field trip. The voltage on these distribution lines is 345,000 volts. That could run one heck of a toaster.
Puffball Mushroom…
September 26, 2011
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About the size of a baseball. They say these are edible when picked before getting too old, but I don’t think I’ll try it.
Young man gives his four wheeler a rinse in California Creek…
September 25, 2011
Uncategorized 4 wheeler, mudding 5 Comments
Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia Marsh)…
September 24, 2011
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Also known as Sand plum, sandhill plum, sand hill plum, and mountain cherry. They are native to this area. Ms. LanaiLens makes some tasty jelly from these.
Heckle & Jeckle…
September 23, 2011
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OK, actually Heckle & Jeckle were cartoon Magpies. These American Crows just reminded me of them. The American Crow appears to be the biggest victim of West Nile virus. Crows die within one week of infection, and few seem able to survive exposure.
Ole’ Spotty Eyes…
September 22, 2011
Insects grasshopper, green Leave a comment
I think this may be a “Snakeweed Grasshopper” species, but I’m not sure.
