The above photo says much! Locally we received some snow, and I was going to hike on Saturday February 17. Snow has been scarce this winter and I hoped to get out for some photos. I talked Laurie in going on this walk and off we went for some hiking.
The sun was shining earlier but not long after our walk began the clouds rolled in fast along with high winds and snow squalls. These conditions would shorten the time walking. However, we did have three eagle sightings. Also, saw three Killdeers. They are back from their southern migration spots. I saw a male Marsh Hawk, too.
This afternoon after church I elected to hike again for the snow would not be around for long this week. The temperatures are to maybe reach fifty later this week.
I saw plenty of deer tracks of varying ages and would see four deer total. later I came across a flock of turkey evidence. They must have been not long before my approach. Some of the tracks showed evidence of strutting toms. The wing dragging disturbances in the snow told the story.
Wing dragging evidence.
A rare sighting occurred as I was walking. I saw a Grey Fox. I snapped some pics before moving against a spruce tree. I tried calling the mammal in but his interest in food was nil. The fox starred for a time and began walking off. Maybe looking for a mate??
Grey Fox
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