tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34325444642653319462024-03-21T08:11:03.292-07:00THE NATURAL SOUTH"The South" is truly an amazing place. Often, in the hustle and bustle of daily life it becomes easy to overlook the world around and the beauty it holds. As the saying goes, Many can't see the forest for the trees. Centered in Alabama, The Natural South seeks to help readers develop an engagement with the natural wonders that exist around them, by sharing and documenting local southern adventures, unique geography, natural history, and wildlife.Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-12720826729935207272019-02-20T18:39:00.000-08:002019-02-20T19:19:22.924-08:00Oh the knives that have been lost through the years... Since the post about "<a href="https://thenaturalsouth.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-kind-of-men-who-carry-pocket-knives_4.html">The kind of men who carry a pocket knife</a>", I have had a good bit of discussion about the pocket knife in the picture. This knife was made by "The Ideal Knife Company". <br />
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Now this was not some fancy big name brand knife. It was the type that was sold in gas stations on cardboard displays. Not exactly the kind of knife that they kept in the glass display case. <br />
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The Ideal Knife Company made the Ideal camper and a JR model that were very popular in the 1970's. The knife that I have is a similar model to the Jr camper. While I would like to lay claim to being one of those guys who has carried the same ole trusty knife for most of my life, the truth is that my little Ideal knife was probably put away in a drawer for most of the near 40 years that I have owned it. It has become special to me because it was the first knife that I ever owned and it was then, that I felt my father put his trust in me. Trust enough that I could have my very own knife! This would become the most special part about this cheap gas station knife, that I now keep stored away with other prized possessions in my Liberty safe</div>
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The wear on the blade mostly came from learning the proper way to sharpen a knife as I put many hours on a whet stone fine tuning the craft. This little Ideal knife became my test subject in learning the intricacies of proper angles and stone selection.<br />
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It wasn't long in the pocket before I put this little gas station knife away and moved on to the likes of a my prized case canoe. I truly thought the world of my case canoe, but somehow I let it part ways with me. The canoe was one of my favorites that I let slip away. Many years later my wife had heard me talk about my knife so much that she decided to replace it for me. She went to a vintage collectors store and found a beautiful 1975 Case Canoe just like the one pictured below...... I may get in trouble for this one...... yep I lost it also. Does that make me a "loser"???? J/K </div>
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This seems to be the fate of oh so many knives. As a young boy, my focus was often on catching one more fish than taking care of responsibilities, so I probably left it laying on the ground beside my tackle box on the banks of the creek. I miss that knife. That leads me to make this post about all the knives that have parted ways with their owners and the places where that sort of atrocity would take place. </div>
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<i><b>There are no telling how many boys (of all ages) in a rush to get back to fishing, have left a pocket knife laying on the ground after tying on a new lure.</b></i></div>
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Engine compartments seem to be a location of departure for knives to break free from their owners. Throughout the years I have decided that I might be better off to hire someone to work on engines for me, just so I don't loose another knife in the process. </div>
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<b><i>A knife sure comes in handy for a small wiring job..... until you set it down and forget about it..</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Our pocket knives are often left in laying in odd locations where they were once put to use. </i></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Knives lost under the hood of truck have been common place in my life. Often closing the hood in disgust or simply in haste to get back to my travels after a quick repair. A pocket knife seems to be one tool that is so easy to find it's resting place under the hood only to bounce off a mile or so down the road, likely only moments before one realizes where they left it. Speaking of leaving knives in and around vehicles, the rear bumper of a pickup truck has claimed so many knives that I'm sure some C.E.O. of a knife company was able to buy a new vacation home just from the profits of replacements. </span></div>
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<i><b>There is no way that the bumper of a truck is a good place to set anything down, but it seems to be oh so convienent of a spot for conversation that I am ashamed to say I have left more than one knife to ride out it's last ride on the bumper. </b></i></div>
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Often knives tend to be left in the location of particular frustration. No one ever enjoys having to cut vines from under a bush hog or wrapped around a garden tiller. After typically laying on the ground in a precarious position, most people are ready to get back at it and rush the job. The process of the this particular affair, lends itself to the loss of a good knife. After first cutting the outer layer, the vines are often easier to remove by hand pulling. This is where things go bad...... Instead of putting back in your pocket, you lay the knife down, because you may need it again shortly after pulling a few loose. BAD MOVE! S#@$# Da#$@! $##$#* and a few other bad words that may have not even been made up yet.. Lost another knife....</div>
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<b><i>Bush hogs, tillers, and lawnmowers reap a toll on pocket knife owners, and I think they may be proud of it too...</i></b></div>
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A knife that has seen it's share hard work is hard pressed to stay with it's owner for long. Work in some form or another is culprit of knives being left behind. Years ago, I was doing a remodel job and when we pulled the sheet rock from the wall I found a knife left stuck in the wood much like the photo below. </div>
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I have found several knives that were left behind at jobsites, but more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who left the poor unsuspecting knife to fend for itself.....</div>
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Boxes and packing materials seem to responsible for a lot of knife/owner breakups.....</div>
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<b><i>I have found many a razor knife in packaging and laying on pallets. </i></b></div>
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Around the farm a pocket knife is used oh so much. When cutting hay wrapping and strings, a pocket knife is an essential tool, but also one that seems to find it's way out to pasture during the process. I am not sure if the cows are saving them up in an arsenal for a later attack. I'm afraid that one day an over protective momma cow may pull one out and tell me to not touch her baby.</div>
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Now sometimes, it is not out of shear neglect that a pocket knife and it's owner part ways. Certain pants pockets are just not conducive to keeping things in when you sit down. A church pew, a reclining chair, multiple couches, all camp chairs, and even a hammock have all been the location of the divorce of the union of knife and owner. </div>
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Now to speak of loosing a knife, it is evident from the comments that TSA has been responsible for more knives leaving home than most any other loss that I can think of. I have never lost one to TSA, but I have been known to bury a knife in a flower pot or landscaping outside a venue with hopes of returning to get it one day. </div>
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-14242766391005804862019-02-04T07:58:00.000-08:002019-02-04T07:58:13.794-08:00The art of discussion Yesterday having been the biggest sporting event of the year, I am totally happy to report that the closest I got to the "Super Bowl" was the bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup that my beautiful bride made for us last night.. It was in fact a "super" bowl of soup. Although I didn't gain anything from the Super Bowl, I did gain some super information yesterday morning from my pastor. I didn't get out since I had been running a fever for a couple days and thought it would be best to stay home and not spread whatever cold I had with everyone else. So, since we didn't get out, the wife and I decided to watch our Sunday morning gathering live on the internet. Yep, we partner with one of those, big city churches that has technology and stuff. I'm sure glad we do. If not, we would have missed a real nugget of information yesterday. <br />
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Now that brings me back to my "super" information, "<i>Connect before you correct</i>". We must be intentional in our efforts to connect with the people around us. It is normal for me to be a bit of an observer, taking note of the people and places that surround us. Before I engage in a situation, I like to be aware of what I getting into. This has always been for my own protection, both physically and mentally. The lesson that pastor Matt taught yesterday put that into a new perspective for me. We must learn to listen beyond the face of the words of those that disagree with us. If we do not attempt to connect with and have an understanding of where they are coming from then we have no chance to correct where they are going. </div>
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In no way will you ever change someone's politics by calling them stupid. You will never make a addict clean by telling them to "get some help". You will not help someone who is struggling financially by telling them to "get a job". You will never change someone's view of Christ unless they can view the love of Christ in your life and interactions with them.</div>
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I have spent many years living caught up in this whirlwind we call life. Often I felt that if I was not being productive, that I was somehow less successful. I understand. I get it. We all find ourselves wrapped up in trying to make the most of our time. Our priorities seem to be: To pay bills, to put food on the table, to buy the latest and greatest cell phone, or to buy more stuff, more stinking stuff....... Recent events in my life have caused me to take heed to my own words, to explore more, to hug longer, to listen often, and to simply make time for people. Time is the single most valuable part of our life. For many years I have told people to always remember that <b>"<i>We are only as busy as we allow ourselves to be</i>"</b>. Unfortunately, most of the time this was used out of selfish ambition to convince some unwary soul to venture off on a particularly difficult hike or paddle trip or some other off the wall place that I wanted to explore. You see, "I'm too busy" is the standard go to excuse. Somehow, I just always knew that one shouldn't always put making money as top priority. <br />
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<i><b>I suppose that in the grand scheme of things, they both are cut from the same cloth.</b></i></h2>
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Both knives and people follow a similar path in that we all have unique talents endowed to us. It is only in the real world, where put our abilities to the test, that we develop an appreciation for our differences. I am certainly no elitist when it comes to my knives. These two knives that I am carrying today are very different in origin, function, and form. They both play an important role in this world. The old Kabar folder has probably seen more of this world than I, and been through much. It holds a traditional, almost elegant, mystique that has developed quite a following. The folding sheffield razor knife is a sort of new breed if you will. Always sharp (cause you can just swap the blade in an instant). Built certainly for function over form. Though quite different, they both can get the job done. We may have varied tastes and opinions, but when it comes right down to it, it takes all kinds to make the world go round.<br />
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<br />Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-13886405043993631412019-01-17T18:11:00.000-08:002019-01-17T18:11:32.708-08:00Masculinity In A World Gone Mad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-9254724296216561812019-01-15T07:44:00.000-08:002019-01-15T14:09:36.752-08:00Local Diners and Overalls<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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This morning as I sat eating breakfast in the company of good friends and strangers, I began to look around and take note. Through the clatter of dishes, the laughter, and the old men arguing I began to see another tradition that seems to be fading away. Almost daily, men and women gather around tables, booths, and counters all over the land to discuss the weather, politics, religion, high school sports, and anything else that makes good gossip. I love it! Often the faces of those who gather are wrinkled and worn, but sometimes they are pierced and tattooed. Either way, I guess they gather because they have learned the secret to the local diner. It is here that lies are told, legends are made, and lives are filled. </h3>
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<b><br /></b><b>I'm afraid one of the biggest mistakes we make is assuming that others think the same way we think. </b><b>Young or old, we were made for interacting with each other. It seems the less we get to know our neighbors, the less we know ourselves. </b></h3>
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-59095164596012610762019-01-14T07:32:00.001-08:002019-01-14T07:32:32.648-08:00Today's carry Just thought I would share today's carry. Someone is going to get a leatherman micra today. <br />
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<br /><br />This old photo from 10 years ago was taken shortly after a difficult climb both physically and mentally. Many times in life it's easy to give in, to back off, or simply walk away. I have always believed that overcoming obstacles and adversity are what makes the journey more memorable.<span> </span><br /><br />Now this spot was not that high in altitude. It didn't over<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">look some grand valley, nor some beautiful lake. I have driven in an automobile to scenic overlooks where the view was beautiful, but few are etched into my mind like the ones that appear after hours of difficulty on the trail. Ahh, those are the sweet ones. The ones that the memory clings to.<span> </span><br /><br />Our lives are filled with trials and tribulations, and it is in those moments of determination where we have to dig deep, that is where we find the "best views".<span> </span><br /><br />Persevere in your struggle. The view will be worth it.</span></div>
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<b>Less than 40 years have passed and I am astonished to see how the times have changed since my father bought this knife for me as just a small boy. I do still have it, which by today’s standards is an anomaly. I’ll leave the discussion of our throwaway culture for another time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, this pocket knife has witnessed many changes in our society. Technology, communication, transportation, and even education have dramatically changed from the way it was just a generation ago. My pocket knife and I are neither quite certain if all the changes have been for the good. When I look across the landscape of America and take note of the differences, the greatest change that I see is in the people themselves.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Growing up in rural Northeast Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachians, I was privileged to catch the tale end of what was an era marked by ruggedness and self-sufficiency. I grew up around men that were willing to fix what was broken and take the time to do it right. My father was a Vietnam veteran and the product of growing up farming the hills of these same mountains where I was raised. He always carried a small pocket knife much like the one pictured. He had an affinity for Case knives, but would carry the occasional “Old timer” or “Buck” or even “Schrade”. One thing was for sure, that he had one with him, wherever he was. You could also be pretty sure that his pocket knife would be so sharp that if you were to stare at it too long your eyeballs would bleed. Now that's pretty sharp.... The pocket knife was an important part of his life. Whether it was to slice a freshly picked apple, or to cut some twine, (coincidentally twine can patch most any broken farm implement until you can get home) he was always prepared. At Christmas time, my father always had his knife waiting to help open those pesky gifts that needed cutting open as only a father can do best.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My father was not the only man in my young life that I watched wield his trusty 3 bladed pocket knife as if it was a surgeon's scalpel. My uncles, my friend’s dads, my bosses, they all carried pocket knives. I watched. I learned. I saw a resourcefulness in the these men, that is seldom seen today. For my father and so many others of a generation gone by, a pocket knife was an essential tool for daily life. The men who carry pocket knives are hardworking, do it yourselfer types, who were raised to rely on themselves and be prepared in nearly every situation. I have seen a pocket knife start a tractor, remove a splinter, slice a watermelon, carve a toy, and open a can. They have been used to clean wild game, cut gum/tar out of hair, sharpen a pencil, cutting fishing bait, and teaching responsibility. The list goes on and on. The uses of the pocket knife are as varied and strong as the men who use them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I adopted this tool at a very early age as one that would always be at my side. A pocket knife has always been a part of who I am. So much so that I was almost offended when I would encounter a grown man who didn’t have one in his own pocket. I took it upon myself in my 20’s to start gifting knives. Sometimes to random strangers, sometimes to close friends. The conversation would generally start by asking if I could borrow someone’s knife, knowing full well that I had 2 in my own pocket. If the answer was a proud “why sure”, then I would gladly take the knife and inspect it for its level of wear as an indicator of how much work it had actually seen. Often paying a simple compliment as I return the knife. If the answer was that they didn’t have a knife to let me borrow, I would quickly reach into my pocket and deliver one to their hand along with a reference to the fact that every man should carry a knife. To date, I have given out somewhere north of 300 knives.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, who are the kind of men who carry pocket knives today? They are typically utilitarian. They are the type of men who work hard for a living, fix what is broken, and stand fearless in the face of a world full of evil. To put it simply, they are the type of men that I feel this world needs more of.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you find yourself in a tight spot and need some help, just ask the guy with the pocket knife. Although they are few are far between these days, chances are he can and will be able to lend a hand.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I carry, do you? JEJ</b><br />
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The <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Rio Grande wild turkey (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Meleagris gallopavo intermedia</em>)</strong> is native to the brushy scrub of the southern Great Plains, western Texas, and northeastern Mexico. They may be found in elevations up to 6,000 feet in mountainous areas, but generally favor country that is more open than the woodland habitat favored by their Eastern cousins. Overall, Rio Grande turkeys are comparatively pale and copper colored. They are distinguished from the Eastern and Florida subspecies by having tail and rump feathers tipped with yellowish buff or tan color. Rio Grande turkeys may form large flocks of several hundred birds during the winter months and may range several miles from roosting sites each day. </div>
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Archeologists believe that about 2,000 years ago the Native Americans of the southwestern United States domesticated a turkey similar to the wild Merriam’s turkey. When the Spanish explored southern Mexico in the middle 1500s, they found tame turkeys being kept by Native Americans throughout that area. This now extinct turkey of southern Mexico (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo</em>) is believed to be the ancestral stock of the domestic turkey that the Spanish encountered. This domesticated turkey was brought back to Spain and was widely accepted throughout Europe. The domesticated turkey was brought back to America by the English colonists of the Atlantic seaboard.</div>
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<br />Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-14313755412640536012017-11-01T14:06:00.002-07:002017-11-01T14:06:43.755-07:00Fairy rings: The Folklore and the Science<br />
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Common Name: Fairy ring, Elf ring, Fairy circle, Elf circle, Pixie ring, etc.</div>
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The magical fairy ring, where elves, fairies, pixies, and the like come to dance and play. Through much of European history fairy rings have been a part of much folklore. Once viewed as an off-limits area for us mere humans, the reality behind these rings is a little less mystical than tales of dragons and tiny magical beings, but the science behind this interesting phnomenon is still pretty cool. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">A little science behind fairy rings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These imaginative circles are the result of a particular pattern of mycelium growth. Mycelium is the underground organism that produces the reproductive fruit bodies that we know as mushrooms. This relationship is sometimes explained by comparison to an apple tree. If we think of mushrooms as apples, then the mycelium is the tree from which they fruit.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this analogy the tree is underground, but you get the idea. ;)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the case of a ring, the mycelium starts as a single point and grows in a circular shape. It continues to push outwards in an attempt to consume more nutrients. As it exhausts the nutrients on the inside of the circle, it will widen further and further as it looks for a new food source.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This process results in an ever-growing circle, that doesn't start to grow back inwards or cross over on itself because there's no new food on the inside of the circle. The mycelium may have started at one point, but soon it has nowhere to go but in an outwardly, circular direction.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Although not uncommon, fairy rings don't just happen anywhere. Multiple factors influence this circular growth pattern, including soil type and condition, amount of nutrients in the soil, obstructions underground, and dirt composition. The ground needs to be even and well composed, a reason why you'll often see them pop up on lawns.</i></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There are about 60 different species of mushrooms that produce fairy rings; </span><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Marasmius oreades,
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<li style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">Time, environmental factors, and animal droppings may replenish the nutrients in the center of the ring once it is wide enough. This can result in a second ring growing inside the first.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This squirrel is the largest species tree squirrels native to North America. They are found primarily on the eastern United States. Their range extends into Canada but they are not considered native to the New England States and are seldom seen there. They prefer an open forest without a dense under-story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Fox Squirrel's body length is typically from 15" to 27" in length with a tail in excess of 12". Adult males can often reach 3lbs. The color is probably the most varied of all squirrels. They are distinguished by black, red, grey, and silver hair and often they will have a reddish tail. One characteristic, that is fairly consistent, is the black face mask with the tips of the nose and ears being white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Little River Canyon is recognized as the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi river. The <a href="https://www.nps.gov/liri/index.htm">Little River Canyon National Preserve</a> is truly a natural wonder. This Saturday October 21st they will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the preserve. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my memory it was once a vast corn field as large as anything you would see in the midwest. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-j5ypp5icYpJ2hTtEUcmj4k1wRglfWeaDaepGhyMtNK7EiYC0YzMEeVC1Q3_DhNy6EQMdCTtlRJDomar2FQHNhIi9HMZfvIvVoZIS8C7No4HaKt1PfVzeGPer6ZXgbPNZJePJpDCdqU/s1600/Corn-Field-Scenic-Backdrop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="994" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-j5ypp5icYpJ2hTtEUcmj4k1wRglfWeaDaepGhyMtNK7EiYC0YzMEeVC1Q3_DhNy6EQMdCTtlRJDomar2FQHNhIi9HMZfvIvVoZIS8C7No4HaKt1PfVzeGPer6ZXgbPNZJePJpDCdqU/s640/Corn-Field-Scenic-Backdrop.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">As a young boy I vividly remember getting to take a turn guiding that old Ferguson tractor as it pulled a single bottom plow through that red dirt (I'm sure my brothers had fond memories of the same). Those corn rows stretched on for what seemed forever.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">You may be wondering why I have posted a picture of a forest and am talking about it being a corn field. The word Agriculture comes from the latin Ager, meaning "field" and cultūra, meaning "cultivation or growing". Somewhere along the lines, our family decided to stop using the land for agriculture purposes and then a natural cycle took control . No more humans "tending the land" left it up to nature to take care of it. Biological sucession is the resulting process. It is the process where one wave of growth takes the place of another.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlipkz7WOB1zX-6SA3rFbh8L2rW-ecpE733ueu1G3p33vrFTfoNu0Xw_cljc42c2K9-5v9FOUiwvVsxw5JOdSt_pEy1VmuGdNK7Yom_FHSEKvh_Tmp1lhKfXXHM_6MoQ15w9YSvAQKUoM/s1600/What%252Bis%252Becological%252Bsuccession.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlipkz7WOB1zX-6SA3rFbh8L2rW-ecpE733ueu1G3p33vrFTfoNu0Xw_cljc42c2K9-5v9FOUiwvVsxw5JOdSt_pEy1VmuGdNK7Yom_FHSEKvh_Tmp1lhKfXXHM_6MoQ15w9YSvAQKUoM/s640/What%252Bis%252Becological%252Bsuccession.jpg" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">This plot of land is now a typical northeastern Alabama mixed deciduous forest. It is the product of many things that happened to it in the past. Soil, climate, geology, lumbering and farming have made it what it is today.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Natural forces continue to work to produce change. As the new</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">vegetation covers the scars made by man, one wave of growth sets the stage for another. Slowly the forest matures, and one kind of plant or animal replaces another in a natural cycle called succession. As succession runs its course, some elements of the present environment may not be here someday because</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">they won’t “fit” this place anymore. The elements of succession are very evident in the differing ecosystems that exist in the Southern landscape we call home. The study of succession remains at the core of all ecological studies.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Each of the those waves have a term that science guru's use to describe them. Pioneer (early), Intermediate, Climax, Primary, Secondary, Cyclic, Regeneration, Trophic Cascade etc. They are all just terms to describe change. The only thing that I can guarantee about this world is that everything changes. Everything is linked together. If one part changes, for whatever reason, everything else tends to have a change as well. The beauty of this system is that the earth has a tendency to follow certain rhythms and orders. That's what the study of succession is all about. It is a bit hard to appreciate the changes since they often take place over the course of many many years. Change is always happening in all forms of life. We seldom stop our busy world long enough to notice it.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">A good friend tagged me in a Nat Geo Video earlier this week and I think it fits this "WW" article very well. It is about how succession can be effected by wolves. The wolves of yellow stone changed the way biological succession was going. When they were reintroduced back into the ecosystem things started changing back to a more natural state. 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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Scientific: Conoclinium coelestinum<br /><br /><br />Common: Blue Mistflower, Wild Ageratum, Mistflower<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Blue Mistflower is native to the eastern part of the United States, from zones 5 – 9. Blount County Al was where this specimen was observed. Blount county and much of Northeast Al is in zone 7b (I may do a "Wildlife Wednesday" on hardiness zones. Often plants and animals stick to certain temperature/climatic zones). Mistflower is often found on sandy forest edges and creek banks. That makes Sand Mountain a perfect place for it to call home. It will grow to about 3 feet tall. It has triangular shaped leaves that are positioned opposite each other. The plant forms clusters of bright blue, violet, or white cone shaped flower heads that are about 1/4" long. The flowers appear from June - November. Once established, it spreads by underground rhizomes to quickly colonize large areas, leading some to consider it an invasive pest plant. A cold winter will kill it to the ground, but it comes back in the spring. Butterflies and bees are known to love this plant, visiting it in droves. It’s a nice addition to a native butterfly garden as a nectar plant.</b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is some very good information on this and other wildflowers and plants in Alabama here: http://floraofalabama.org/Plant.aspx?id=652<br />
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Although the map shows this plant to not be present in Blount county, but these photos beg to differ. I am located very close to the Marshall county line where they are supposed to be present so I guess that is good enough for me.....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of us that grew up in the South, spend many childhood hours stomping "maypops". Hence the common name "maypop" the fruit of the Purple Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) will make a loud POP when a little boys foot comes down on it.... or when it bangs into the chest of one of his friends....... (maypop wars were pretty fun). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As most that know me personally, know that I spent a good portion of my life on and around the whitewater rivers. I have been an avid whitewater kayaker since about 1990 when my big brother let me paddle his kayak down the Mulberry and Locust Fork rivers in Alabama. As I got older we soon ventured north to the dam controlled waters of the Ocoee river in southern Tennessee. This was one of the only places to be able to paddle whitewater during the summer months. I grew very fond of the area and its history. In my early 20's I even called this place my home. I had a house right on the Ocoee river just below the No.1 dam. Man those were some good times! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Because of my love for the area I started learning more and more about the history of the area. I was somewhat shocked to find out that the river's namesake, "Ocoee", was the good ole "maypop". The Cherokee in the area called Passiflora incarnata by the name "ocoee" and because of the prevalence of the plant in the area the whole area became know as Ocoee. The Purple Passion Flower is also the Tennessee state Wildflower. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fruit is good for uses other than for 12yr old boys amusment. It has historically been used as an herbal medicine for treatment of anxiety and insomnia. The fruit is edible and is commonly used to make jelly and jams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This plant is commonly thought of as an agricultural weed, but is often grown in gardens and landscapes for its flower. It can be very aggressive in its growth and can be very invasive in the right conditions. </span><br />
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-2120448171252806512017-09-20T14:31:00.003-07:002017-09-20T14:31:36.522-07:00Callicarpa Americana (Beauty Berry)<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Scientific Name:</b> Callicarpa americana </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Common Name</b>: American Beauty berry, Purple BeautyBerry, Sourbush, or Bunch berry </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>American Beautyberry</b> is a multi stem shrub that grows about 3 to 5 feet tall with fuzzy, green leaves and produces bunches of bright purple berries. This is an edible berry that is very common to the Southeast. Their flavor is very light and sweet. The berry was often made into a jelly by our ancestors. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSVReNFehGD5V41k7VossVG-pTxvepGUWl6Vn8hy0C2mVvCprMhyphenhyphen0hxnymiPZbS7ya5jwYhH1iuUr1sWu2ACiMLghV501Eg8IAg3mWzO4RzUz6cxbi93-MZF1RfsrTXPIrqQ3Bf5ntcw/s1600/DSC_0065.JPG"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSVReNFehGD5V41k7VossVG-pTxvepGUWl6Vn8hy0C2mVvCprMhyphenhyphen0hxnymiPZbS7ya5jwYhH1iuUr1sWu2ACiMLghV501Eg8IAg3mWzO4RzUz6cxbi93-MZF1RfsrTXPIrqQ3Bf5ntcw/s640/DSC_0065.JPG" /></a>This plant works well in landscapes for attracting wildlife. It will bring a nice early fall color splash to the landscape. This plant is in full bloom right now at my farm in North Alabama. In fact, I took these pictures this morning 9/20/17. The berries typically ripen from early September through October each year. <br /><br /><br /> <br />The scientific name, Callicapra in greek is derived from "callos" which means beauty, and "carpos" which means fruit. </span><br />
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More info from the USDA <a href="https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_caam2.pdf">American Beautyberry</a><br />
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-13780481066729228672017-09-13T17:20:00.000-07:002017-09-13T17:20:03.549-07:00Get Outside! Flint Creek Multi Use Trail (Bankhead National Forest) Get Outside!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My son and I love to ride dirt bikes and every chance I get to go to a new location I normally jump at it. My son often gets annoyed when I like to stop on the side of the trail to check out a rock formation, waterfall, or cool looking plant. The Flint Creek trail system did not disappoint. It is just under 17 miles of trails. Depending on the season there may be lots of wildflowers, rushing water and plenty of rock formations. The trails are not very difficult by our standards, but please use your own judgment if you decide to take on the adventure. This area is very remote and recovery efforts would be a real pain. </span></i></div>
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<i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Practice Good Stewardship of <b>OUR</b> Trails / Roadways:<br /><br />You can help to take good care of our trails and roadways so that others may enjoy these areas for years to come by practicing some of the following actions:<br /><br />Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.<br /><br />Make sure that you ride on the designated trail or roadway in that area. Check with your destination ahead of time to ensure that the area you plan to ride in is currently allowed.<br /><br />Don't ride in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to riders to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety.<br /><br />Leave gates as you find them.<br /><br />Yield the right of way to those passing or traveling uphill.<br /><br />Assist in the management of your public lands by reporting inappropriate behavior, natural resource damage or hazards you may encounter.<br /><br />Respect the environment and other trail users. By using common sense and common courtesy, what is available today will be there to enjoy tomorrow.<br /><br />To learn more about responsible OHV riding, go to the Tread Lightly website at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.treadlightly.org/">http://www.treadlightly.org</a></span></i><br />
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-86906780343182199302017-09-06T14:08:00.001-07:002017-09-06T14:08:36.482-07:00A NEW DANGER IN THE FORESTS<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">There is a new danger that lurks in the Southern Forests. Hikers, campers, mountain bikers, paddlers, hunters, and all outdoorsmen should become familiar with this new and present danger that will plague the woods that we frequent for some time. DEAD TREES! During 2016 the southern U.S. suffered a historic drought that covered 100% of the state Alabama and much of the surrounding states. With abnormally high rainfall amounts this summer, m</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">ost people feel that this </span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">we have more than made up for the shortfall of water last year and that our problems are in the rear view mirror. This is certainly not the case for those of us who spent a lot of time in the woods. </span></i></div>
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<b>Many trees across the southern forest did not make it through the drought of 2016 and that was evident this spring when many did not put on leaves with the rest of the deciduous trees that come to life in late February through April. The stress of the drought was simply too much for them to live. Last year, many trees had to dig deep into their reserves to survive the drought. This puts the tree in a stressed state and with any additional attack, be it from lack of water, insects, fungus, disease, etc. the tree will have a hard time recovering. The effects of the drought will not be fully seen on the forests for several years after a drought. The US Forest Service has some good info about the effects of drought on forests if you care to dig deeper into the science of what happens: <a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/climate-change/drought-forests-and-rangelands"> https://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/climate-change/drought-forests-and-rangelands</a></b></div>
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<b> It does not take much to find an area of dead trees in the southern forests. As you drive along if you look up at the mountain sides you will likely see areas of trees that have lost their leaves. Often they stripe the mountain with horizontal lines. These areas that are shallow in topsoil were particularly easy targets for the drought to take its toll. I have personally lost several hundred trees on my farm. Many of which did not show any signs until the last few weeks. The economic impact to the forestry industry may be great over the next several years. The ecological impact will be significant as well. The immediate danger will come in the form of dead and decaying tree trunks and limbs that have made the forest a minefield for those who spend time there. </b></div>
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<b>As fall approaches and the cool air starts to move in, the southern woods start to come alive with people who set out to spend time in nature. Hunters fill the woods looking to bag game. Campers set out to spend time in the forest. Hikers travel down those footpaths through the forests. Kayakers, Mountain bikers, rock climbers, etc. all are about to venture out into a land that has changed quite a bit in terms of safety. So when you head out to enjoy the forests this fall, please keep in mind you are entering into a mine field from above. </b></div>
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<b>In forestry the term "Widowmaker" is often used to describe a detached or broken limb or a tree top and denotes the hazards that such features cause. The term "Snag" is used to refer to a standing, dead or dying tree, often missing a top or most of the smaller branches. <br /><br /><br />The woods will soon be full of widowmakers and snags. The snags and dead branches play important roles in the world of ecology making up an important part of the structural component in forest communities. Many cavity nesting wildlife will use these snags as well as them being a home for the decomposers. This is a benefit to these species, but the purpose of this article is warn of the dangers that are present to humans. Hence the name (widowmaker), these branches and snags can fall at any time and can easily be fatal. Often hunters are often in the woods during dark hours and often alone. It will be particularly important for them to take precautions of these dangers. Windy conditions will increase the dangers. </b></div>
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SO WHEN YOU HEAD OUT TO ENJOY THE FORESTS, PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT THERE IS AN INCREASED LEVEL OF CAUTION THAT SHOULD BE APPLIED TO YOU REGULAR FOREST SAFETY MEASURES. A HEIGHTENED SENSE OF AWARENESS OF THE THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE SHOULD BE APPLIED. </h3>
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In high school I wrote a paper in senior, honors, AP, geekspeak, nerdism, English class that I called "The web of life". I had recently read a book by Rachel Carson entitled "Silent Spring". My paper was based on my observations from the book and probably a little plagiarism from some other sources also..... Who knows? Obviously, I'm not a grammar Nazi, nor am I really good at writing, BUT..... I poured my heart into writing this paper with hopes that I would change the world's view about the importance and relevance of all things wild.<br />I felt just like Ralphie from "A Christmas Story" </h4>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In case you haven’t seen it, the movie is about 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and a central plot line is his quest to get a Red Ryder BB Gun. Whenever he asks for the gun for Christmas, he invariably is told, “You’ll shoot your eye out.”</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In one sequence in the movie, Ralphie’s fourth-grade class is told to write “a theme” on the subject, “What I Want for Christmas.” Ralphie, who ordinarily doesn’t like theme-writing, views the assignment as a primo opportunity to end the “conspiracy of irrational prejudice against Red Ryder and his peacemaker.”</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>As he turns in his theme, he fantasizes about garnering an A+ (make that multiple plusses) on it.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“I knew I was handing Miss Shields a masterpiece,” says the narrator, the adult Ralphie. “Maybe Miss Shields in her ecstasy would excuse me from theme writing for the rest of my natural life.”</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Back to Pollinators. In that paper, I spoke much about how important these hard working little critters are to the web of life. Often we may not notice the hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies that carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect nectar. Yet without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and seeds, and we would miss many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, like blueberries, squash, and almonds . . . not to mention chocolate and coffee…all of which depend on pollinators.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pollinators by Numbers</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. More than 3,500 species of native bees help increase crop yields. Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, birds and bats, and beetles and other insects.</span></b><br />
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<b>Scientific Name: <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Argiope aurantia</i></b></div>
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<b>Common Name: Yellow garden spider, Writing spider, golden garden spider, or corn spider</b></div>
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<b>Now I wish I could report some awesome findings, and show cool footage, but as with much of science, the routine is not always exciting. My well intentioned video would really not be much different than staring at the pictures. The spider was happy and content with a nice large grass hopper in the web and had almost no movement until 6:00p.m. </b></div>
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Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-49015876483305972862017-08-16T07:24:00.000-07:002017-08-16T07:24:30.153-07:00"The natural" response to an eclipse. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It seems that how to watch the eclipse has been the main topic of discussion on social media for the last week or two. Everyone is talking about trying to find some glasses or about where they are going to watch it, or even that schools are closing for the eclipse. If they are not talking about those topics, it is complaints about glasses that look like left over 3d movie glasses from the local theater, griping about why school is closing, or being upset over not being able to book a room at their desired location. <br />
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With all the eclipse talk, good and bad, I decided to shed a bit of light on the way wildlife respond to an eclipse (HA HA). People have been studying what happens during an eclipse for centuries. You would think we would have it all figured out by now, but there are several things that are still a bit of mystery. This eclipse may very well be the most documented one in human history. Cell phone cameras and internet in the palm of your hand was not even in the realm of dreams the last time a total eclipse was visible across the whole country. This year technological advancements will be used in unprecedented ways to document and gather data about the eclipse. I recall that during the last total eclipse in our area, 1979 I think, my eclipse technology consisted of a shoe box with some strategically placed holes and a mirror or two. <br />
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You would think that there would be a large amount of data and research that had been done to document how it effects wildlife. Oddly, that is not the case. Since it is impossible to replicate and the natural occurrence is somewhat rare, the science of animal behavior during an eclipse is sparse. There is very little outside of folklore and anecdotal evidence. We have heard that birds will quiet down during eclipses while crickets, frogs and mosquitos start there regular evening routine. Very little rigorous research on animal behavior during eclipses exists. <i><b>You can help change this!</b></i> <br />
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<br /><br />The <a href="http://calacademy.org/">California Academy of Sciences</a> is asking citizen scientists to record observations of animal behavior as part of their <a href="https://www.calacademy.org/citizen-science/solar-eclipse-2017">Life Responds</a>project using their free <a href="http://www.inaturalist.org/">iNaturalist app</a>. Basically, they are looking to collect behavioral observations of animals (and plants) from the largest geographic area ever covered by observers during any solar eclipse so far.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/life-responds-total-solar-eclipse-2017/<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />How does life respond to the dramatic event of a total solar eclipse?<br /><br /><br />There is some evidence that plant and animal life react to the environmental changes that occur during a total solar eclipse. As the sky darkens and the temperature drops, birds reportedly stop singing, spiders may tear down their webs, and gray squirrels retreat to their dens, among other observed behaviors. Much of these reports, however, are anecdotal or documented with captive animals.<br /><br /><br />On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States, from coast to coast. The Academy invites citizen scientists like you to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to record eclipse-related animal behavior.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have my plans for what wildlife I want to observe. I am going to record video and photograph my subject, and submit my data. I think the Life Responds project is a great way for the average citizen scientist to participate in the greatest eclipse research that has ever taken place. Being a part of the process is a fun way to get involved with eclipse rather than being just an observer. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i> I'm in! What about you? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Which animal will you choose? </i></b></span><br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
Jackson Farmsteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11952818765080783219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3432544464265331946.post-74569490539975757632017-08-09T18:19:00.000-07:002017-08-09T18:34:08.616-07:00Do Deer Lose Their Antlers? "WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY"<br />
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Last summer I was spraying the fence line on our farm to kill some invasive privet that was encroaching. As I drove along I looked down and spotted a deer antler laying on the ground. <br />
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I was excited because this is a rare find to stumble upon so I hopped out and picked it up. I took a couple photos of my trophy and then got back to work. I drove about 10 feet and bam, there was the other side. Now this is exceptionally rare to find both sides from the same deer. I have found shed antlers before. I have even gone hunting for the shed antlers in the spring a few times, but never have I found both sides. I have a friend who raises deer in a high fence. Every year he tries to find the shed antlers of all his bucks. He said that he never finds them both together. Likely the reason for me finding both was that this young deer had tried to go under the fence instead of jumping over it and pulled his antlers off together. Lucky for the deer this annual process is not painful. <br />
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You see deer antlers fall off naturally each spring due to decreased testosterone levels after the rut (breeding season). Here in Alabama if typically takes place in late March early April. Of course these dates vary depending on the deers age, climate, and a host of other factors. The bucks begin to regrow their antlers immediately. They actually grow at a very rapid rate for the next 2 to 4 months. When the antlers are in the growth phase, they are covered by a fuzzy protective membrane, commonly referred to as "velvet".<br />
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This time of year whitetail deer, which are the only wild deer that we have here in the south, begin to build up testosterone levels and and antler growth slows down considerably and finally stops. The velvet then withers and begins to fall off. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;">The velvet removal process is facilitated by the deer by rubbing his antlers against trees.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"> There are multiple trees that deer are rubbing right now on our farm. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 14px;"> The whole process is repeated every year for the rest of his life.</span><br />
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