No. 10 Hawkwatch at Wildcat Ridge WMA

No migrating birds this time of year, but beautiful view

I was obsessed with this tree and the color of the moss

Fallen trees

Split Rock

Beaver lodge

This hike was a 2.5 mile loop in the Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area and not the one I was planning.  Originally, I was going to start at Split Rock Reservation and do a 4 mile loop on the Split Rock/Four Birds Trails.  But, I was accosted by news reporters in the trailhead parking lot who wouldn’t take no for the answer to their request for an interview.  The day before a scout master entered a cave and was attacked by a bear defending his winter home.  The bear claimed self-defense and was acquitted of all charges.  I was not disappointed on this shorter jaunt.  I will definitely visit Hawkwatch again in the spring to hopefully see some  migrating birds.  From a half dozen trees with buck scrapes (no shed antlers) to a couple dozen enormous fallen trees to the pond with 4 different beaver lodges, there was so much to see!

@ the Shop

This is how Jaime relaxes

Great people stopped by with presents for me and Bella!

This picture is made with the text from Moby Dick.

Jaime’s look of exasperation after a couple of days with me.

Mike and Val watching one of his skate videos

Miller and I celebrated the 4th week of Advent and lit the candle of peace with some friends, but I forgot to take a picture.  We’ve been super busy at the shop.  But we’re still having fun with friends and visitors and framing.

Merry Christmas everyone!