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Archive for April, 2026

Purple trillium

I have been out and about some in recent days when the chance comes up. I spent a little time searching for Morels but failed to find any. However, the wildflowers were out and looking beautiful. I can’t resist taking photos of such flowers. I included a few photos on this entry.

I spotted three gobblers across a steep valley, and I started to call to see what their actions might be. I called all three clean across and they appeared about twenty-five feet from my position, but the terrain caused a failure for a good photo session possible. After I walked on, and I bumped a hen turkey from her nest. I truly hope she didn’t abandon those eggs.

I would see an immature Bald Eagle later.

Turkey eggs

A couple of days ago I was at my mother’s home and decided to walk behind the house for morels. I wasn’t out very long when the allergies began being a problem again. I know what will be the results…Misery! I saw a doe and looked about for a fawn. I did, however, find an antler shed if one could call it that, Total length was about four inches.

Gobbler season here in Pennsylvania and I really hope to get out some this year.

White Trillium

Red Eft-the land stage of the Red-Spotted Newt.

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Trout and Wildflowers

Brown Trout

I caught a cold two weeks ago. I coughed plenty but still could function for many things. I have been out walking some too. I have seen turkeys several times and watched one big feller dusting. The birds were too far for good photos. I have seen some deer.

Recently I went trout fishing. I caught two and a ten-inch Horny head Chub. I released all the fish. I heard a couple of gobblers high above me as I fished. I plan to get out some more.

Unfortunately, after having shots in both knees a month ago I found out the pains were returning. I had hoped the shots would last through the gobbler season of May but no such luck for the old, poor and ugly, I guess.

My mother’s dementia is still an issue for the family. She sees people that are not around. She called me last week at four in the morning about seeing people in the house. I try to calm her down and usually she listens to me, but she will be adamant of some of the stories. I can’t imagine how terrified she gets at times with these hallucinations.

Marsh Marigold

Virginia Bluebells

Bloodroot

Trout Lily

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