The Forest Floor

Keeping my walks in perspective, and my wits about me...

Some more views of the forest floor... AND a good reason to look up every once in a while!

I wasn't the only one having a wander this evening. As I walked down one slope, no more than 20 minutes from home, I encountered evidence that the berries were still on one forest denizen's menu!

We're not the only ones that check out the under growth. And we're certainly not the largest of God's creatures that walk in the woods! This bruin must have weighed in at over three-hundred pounds. Far bigger than twice my size, I was fortunate he had his mind set on blueberries! 

The moose too, should be respected. Getting between a cow and her calf can be as dangerous as coming between a she-bear and her cubs. I've yet to see a moose while hiking, only while driving so far this year. But there are plenty of walks to come.   

Any Excuse...

Any Excuse for a Walk in the Woods...

Woke this morning to the wood-fire out. It was chilly. Best remedy for a cool Sunday morning? The new Keurig that Aimee brought home late this week. It was raining too. Walk the dogs, but wait the rain and dark skies out before the first walk in the grouse woods for the season.

I left the house just by one this afternoon. There are not many places left in this world where you can walk through your subdivision with a shotgun over your shoulder. So I walked to the woods with a pocket full of shells, my camera and a curiosity, no, a hope for what I might see.

I walked for four hours! I heard many birds. I saw one, took one shot, and took that one bird home! I took many photos though. I looked down as much as I looked up, not to stop from tripping up, but just to see what was there.

I saw some fantastic and interesting stuff! Views and panoramas, tiny forest growth, and unfortunately some trash. 

This week, in the early evenings after work, I’ll walk the woods a few more times. 

Tomorrow we’ll be blueberry picking; found a great spot this afternoon closer to home than expected. Maybe another grouse or two later in the week. Of course, I’ll fish one of those evenings too! 

I’m thinking a new recipe is formulating; Grouse with a blueberry sauce!

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. I’m thinking a walk a day keeps the doctor away! And, after all, hunting, fishing or photography are simply good excuses for a walk in the woods!   

Well, it would seem I've been quite negligent in keeping up with my postings here! But the adventures have continued. The travels have been far, the photography extensive and the fishing quite good.



For an update on the travels and adventures visit my other blog. That blog though, asks more questions than it answers! And if you have any of the answers, please share them! Always appreciate the feedback!

So where have my rod, reel and gun been? And "boots" taken me? Well, look at these images...

 How did I get to these places?

And so far, the sport and bounty have been spectacular!

Blue berries, bunnies and grouse next!