Since the quadruple whammies of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008, south Louisiana’s coastal communities have entered the spotlight as the long-neglected red-headed stepchildren of south Louisiana. With whispers of the relocations of coastal communities reaching our ears, it’s high time we join the chorus with a happier…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…