The Daily Bucket is a nature refuge.
We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns.
We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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The title photo was taken on my way to Sardis Lake, Mississippi. This small raptor (Pigeon size) was hunting over a freshly mowed hay field. Not trusting my regular field guide, I waited until I got home to obtain my best guess at the species. When in doubt, let others help. What says the panel? Note: FarWestGirl has offered the first suggestion. Thank you.
Until I get more responses, I offer an obligatory insect.
Back to the subject at hand. There are long lost farms along the banks of Sardis Lake that thrived for generations before 1936, when the Corp of Engineers built the dam. These farms were far enough away from communities that they had to be self sufficient. Other items were carried in by wagons, filled with the Sears and Roebuck needs the farmers could not obtain on their own.
Wildlife and livestock fed on surrounding flora. The native grasses, fruits and nuts made up most of the diet of man and beast alike. Here are a few of the trees that I happened upon while visiting one forgotten farm. I used a college ruled pad to show dimensions of the things I brought home.
The leaf in the above photo is Hackberry. The tree, with it’s unusual bark, is below on the left.
I didn’t focus on the usual woody providers such as Oak, Pines, Hickory or Walnut, but they are abundant, as well as the fruit bearing trees and shrubs. But, one unexpected thing caught my attention while I was there.
The snake was sunning in the road. The day was warm for mid November, 59 degrees, but late in the year for a reptile to be out. There were seedlings and saplings everywhere. Each new plant provided a future for the next generations.
I’m glad you took the time to enjoy my observations near the lake. Let’s visit again soon.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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