Continuing with my outdoor adventures with a camera, I am planning on setting up a ground blind and a ladder stand at a local swamp in my town. I can’t do this at Quabbin. I think it will be interesting to watch an area transition from winter into spring. This might also present some unique wildlife picture opportunities. I will continue my Quabbin hikes splitting available time between both places. I will also use this blog to keep the swamp experiences separate.
While watching this swamp on this cold late winter morning, I did see a mink working out in front of me. A little movement on my part and the opportunity for a close up picture disappeared.
Before leaving I searched for what tracks in the snow that might be visible giving me some idea to the local residents. One moose, one bear and several deer tracks were easily identifiable.
Before leaving I searched for what tracks in the snow that might be visible giving me some idea to the local residents. One moose, one bear and several deer tracks were easily identifiable.
In the recent past, I have put up two wood duck boxes in this area. Last weekend while checking and cleaning them before the spring season, I found one to be occupied by field mice (they have since moved) and the other to have what would appear to have failed, with four eggs remaining in it from last year.
Jim
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