Found this cool rock the other day...
While out and about on the new stomping ground (and fishing hole) I decided to take off down this trail. It was a very pleasant walk, with no sounds of traffic or boats. Just me and the gnats and no distractions.
So I came upon this rock laying just off the side of the trail. I wanted to share it with you guys since it is such a testament to the GOOD people can do, if they put their efforts in the right place.
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So the next day, My uncle and I had the opportunity to observe an RCW in it's habitat. It was sort of like finding the end of a rainbow, or riding a unicorn. For an animal that was teetering on the edge of extinction (at least from this area) to be brought back 20 times as strong is a feat that deserves great applause. I only regret that I didn't get a chance to meet the woman responsible before her passing.
additionally, we saw 4 does, on the move just before dark. We saw the black fox squirrel from last year (I guess it was the same one, I've only seen two). Watched a turkey sprint down the trail, a hawk on the prowl, and last, but not least, we got to listen to the song of the whipporwill on our way out as dark set in. I recorded a sound byte with my cell phone (not sure how to get that on the PC to share). I haven't heard the song of the whipporwill since I lived with my parents out in the woods over 10 years ago.
Mostly I wanted to share the rock with you guys as a testament to the difference one person can make. Many times, as singular individuals, we feel we are helpless to do anything to help, but this one lady doctor invested much of her monetary assets, as well as her own physical labor, to help restore habitat and population of this woodpecker.
Pics of the RCW are coming soon!
