Steep river hills
I enjoyed some exertion on a coyote hunt-hike this afternoon. I walked about the Limestone Run area of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. I did see some coyote tracks, but I failed to call any in to me. Most tracks were old, however, some may have been made the previous night. Coyotes are notorious for being travelers. Also, this is their “courting season”, so I suspect their distance of travel will increase as needed to find a “spouse”. I sat and called at three sites for about 15 minutes each. The time afield was primarily just a chance to get to the woods.
Bedded deer
Birds went south!
"Porky" gnawings
I found at two different sites porcupine tracks and trails. I searched hemlocks for any sight of one, but failed to locate a “porky”. They could have been in their holes as the trails all headed to holes and rocky outcrops.
Limestone Run was predominantly frozen over with a few exceptions. I cautiously walked across iced over areas with success. The snow began to fall in earnest about 4:00 in the afternoon. What a beautiful sight!
Limestone Run
Other critters I was blessed to see were one squirrel; a red-tailed hawk, another hawk I didn’t get to positively identify; many small birds and crows and 5 deer. I, also, saw some robins along the creek.
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Beautiful winter pictures Larry. I too take walks around my Yatesboro area in the early morning. I take my dog Duke and my camera. Duke has run with young deer and played in the snow with them. He has also found the first spring gobbler every year. This winter has been lovely to walk around in, but unlike you, the single digit mornings were left to gazing out the window. I’m glad I found your blog. I look forward to more of your excursions.
Penny,
Thank you for the kind words! Dogs are great companions. I miss not being able to take my springer spaniel, Susie out with me. Her diabetic issues have caused her to be about 98% blind and at thirteen years of age the strains of long hikes are a thing of her past. Enjoy your dog for their time on earth is much too short. Sad…….
Yes, the winter season has much beauty to behold. Glad you enjoy the site!