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Catherine, Sharon, and Big Sky Ranch
Bayou People | Dogs and Cats | Other Creatures

Catherine, Sharon, and Big Sky Ranch

Deep in the piney woods of Folsom, Louisiana, at the end of a well-worn dirt road, lies a ten-acre animal rescue sanctuary called Big Sky Ranch.  Off in the distance stands the iconic big red barn, offering shelter to resident horses and donkeys, while cats of all colors and sizes play chase among the brush…

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Mandalay Treasures
Bayou Beings | Other Creatures

Mandalay Treasures

Well, dear readers, it’s been a while because I’ve been busy as a bee in full spring bloom.  The prothonotary warbler monitoring project is halfway through.  I’ve been sharing photos each week on Facebook, and I apologize for not doing the same here, but I’m blaming it on being hot and tired by the end…

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Youth Angler of the Year Essay Contest
Bayou Life

Youth Angler of the Year Essay Contest

It’s time to let those high school kids in your life that like to go fishing to write an essay or short story about a memorable fishing trip, including a photo of the youth with their fish.  This is a wonderful contest with great prizes.  Please click on the flyer and the registration form for…

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Swamp Thangs!  Part 2
Bayou Beings | Birds | Other Creatures

Swamp Thangs! Part 2

So, these were taken this past week in the Mandalay Wildlife Refuge while working on the PROW project.  Just a few photos of interesting things I encountered.  Enjoy! Until next time, enjoy this spring weather!  Get outside and do something exciting, and then let me know all about it! BW

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Swamp Thangs! Part 1
Alligators | Bayou Beings | Birds | Other Creatures | Photography | Plants

Swamp Thangs! Part 1

Boating into the Mandalay Wildlife Refuge and cypress areas around Lake Palourde never, ever gets old to me.  I’m like a child with a shiny new bicycle on my birthday each time I ride into these magical, mystical waters.  Always amazed, enthralled, intrigued, and mystified by what I see.   Since I’m also “working” the PROW…

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Grackle vs Anole!
Bayou Beings | Birds | Other Creatures

Grackle vs Anole!

Who won? Can you say L U N C H? (If you love lizards, then this will be too graphic for you, click away now!) Today after I finished the PROW project and while waiting for my swamp tour customers, this happened right next to my boat.  (Click on image to see larger version.) Poor…

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