September on the White River

[Rick]

I spent a few hours hiking the White River today. Great weather with temps around 80 and a nice breeze. Just a great day to be out in the woods and fields. I thought I'd share some pictures.

The White River...

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A couple rode up the path. He was on a mule. Welcome to Indiana.

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The area has a lot of old growth birch trees as well as a variety of much younger trees. Here's a Honey Locust. A little late for the seed pods. They were pretty dry already.

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A Walnut tree with walnuts ready to drop

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Here's a huge patch of pale jewel weed.

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A nice pic showing the variegated branches. Jewel Weed is pretty easy to identify even when it isn't blooming. Notice the dark areas at the shoulders of the branches and extending out to the leaves. You'll generally only see that on younger plants, however.

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A Picture of a stem on a very mature Jewel Weed plant. It stood about 7 feet tall. Notice the stem is all green and the dark colors are gone.

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And the reason they call it Touch Me Knot. The seed pods were ripe and popped open at the slightest touch. I gathered some seeds and brought to plant around the house. We'll see if they grow. You can see the seed pod and the popped pod in my hand.

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If you traveled this area around 1700 then this is the view you would most likely have seen. Shoulder high wildflowers and grasses as far as the eye could see with only a few trees along the rivers.

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And no photo op would be complete without the obligatory butterfly.

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[pocomoonskyeyes]

Great Pics Rick!1 We did a little walk around the 'Hood today and took some pics too. Maybe I'll post them later!!

[doug1980]

Ah pictures of home. Man it makes me home sick. Thanks for sharing Rick. Many good memories on the White River.

[crashdive123]

Great view. Looks like a nice day - Thanks.

[wildWoman]

Rick, that river ain't white, it's green! And I was confused about all those porcupine quills in the tree until I read it's honey locust...it seems to be a befuddling part of the world you live in.

[Rick]

WW - Ask Gene how useful those porcupine quills are. Anything that needs a point, from sewing needles to spear points to fishing hooks, can be made from that tree's thorns. And, if you catch the seed pods at the right time of year, the pulp can be as sweet as sugar.

[nell67]

Fished the White a few times,really nice fishing,and the breeze coming through there even on hot days keeps it comfortable.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Nice Pics Rick, Jogged my memory a bit too. I beleive the White River is known for the White Catfish which is not very prolific in other bodies of water. I will look it up to be sure I am right but to the best of my recollection.....

[Rick]

Actually, it's my understanding the Miami Indians gave the river its name. They called it Wapehani, meaning white sands. I've never heard of white catfish in Indiana. I've never heard of pink ones either....just sayin'.

[Winnie]

Nice pics Rick, I've got to get a better camera!

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Actually, it's my understanding the Miami Indians gave the river its name. They called it Wapehani, meaning white sands. I've never heard of white catfish in Indiana. I've never heard of pink ones either....just sayin'.

Didn't mean to indicate it is where the river got it's name at all. It is the White Bullhead Catfish to be exact and I did look it up and it is a species in the White River. No surprise here most people have never heard of any of the bullhead family. I love catfishig is the reason I do. Actually it is prolific in most bodies of water in Indiana. Do you need us Good Ole boys to come up north to teach youin's about your wildlife?

[2dumb2kwit]

Didn't mean to indicate it is where the river got it's name at all. It is the White Bullhead Catfish to be exact and I did look it up and it is a species in the White River. No surprise here most people have never heard of any of the bullhead family. I love catfishig is the reason I do. Actually it is prolific in most bodies of water in Indiana. Do you need us Good Ole boys to come up north to teach youin's about your wildlife?

*Snicker, Snort, Snicker*

[doug1980]

Didn't mean to indicate it is where the river got it's name at all. It is the White Bullhead Catfish to be exact and I did look it up and it is a species in the White River. No surprise here most people have never heard of any of the bullhead family. I love catfishig is the reason I do. Actually it is prolific in most bodies of water in Indiana. Do you need us Good Ole boys to come up north to teach youin's about your wildlife?

"Youin's" now I aint heard that in awhile. I have seen the white catfish you speak of. Just thought they were albino cat's though.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

"Youin's" now I aint heard that in awhile. I have seen the white catfish you speak of. Just thought they were albino cat's though.

You'ze guys just need to get out more, I know, I know, it is too cold! HEHE
Seriously the bullhead is an interesting fish. Alot of catfisherman haven't ever caught one. They tend to like live prey and alot of the catfish circle hardly if ever use live bait. I caught a Brown Bullhead last night and since he will meet my knife this afternoon I'll take a few pics for ya'll..

[2dumb2kwit]

I'll take a few pics for ya'll..

Now you're speaking english!
(Oop's......sorry, WW....I meant speaking American! LOL)

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

"Youin's" now I aint heard that in awhile. I have seen the white catfish you speak of. Just thought they were albino cat's though.

Doug,

To be sure there are albino catfish. An Albino is not what is referred to as the White Bullhead.

[Rick]

I've never seen one. Of course, most fish around here glow so it's hard to tell the actually color.

[Jonesy]

More great pics to look at!


I'm nodding off again Rick

Thanks for sharing.

[chiye tanka]

Great pics Rick, thanks.

[sh4d0wm4573ri7]

Nice pictures Rick any time I can a walk in the woods is food for the soul thanks for sharing