This is for the Kamana for Kids: The Young Naturalist Mammals Activity Trail guide, pages 74 - 78, Basic Bobcats. We are to list the animals we've seen in our neighborhoods, then list the animals that are in our area that we haven't seen. Then think of an animal I'd like to be, name myself and draw a picture of it. Lastly, choose a favorite animal, and write details about what it eats, where it lives and sketch it. Okay, so, I have seen a number of mammals here in WV, but nothing I haven't seen in back in Maryland, where I used to live.
Box #1: Animals I can think of that are in my area: 1). black bear, cougar, bobcat, deer, beaver, moles, mice, rabbits, fox, raccoons, chipmunks, weasel, squirrel Box #2: Mammals I've seen with my own eyes. Here's the list 1). Squirrels 2). ground hogs 3). deer 4). Cottontail rabbits 5). dead moles 6). ferral cats (ha ha, that doesn't really count) 7). dead raccoons on the roadside Box #3: Animals that are in my area that I haven't seen 1). opossum 2). black bear (I'm timid to meet this mammal) 3). bobcat (I'm not as afraid to meet this cat since it's relatively small) 4). cougar (whew! I'm a bit afraid to meet this mammal!) 5). fox 6). raccoon 7). skunk 8). beaver Box #4 We were to choose an animal we'd like to be. I chose the chipmunk and I named myself "Chippie". I can't very well draw a photo of the chipmunk here, and I doubt I'll have time to draw one, so, we'll let it be for now. Box #5 -My animal is the chipmunk. It eats lots of acorns (I've seen the leftovers) and I'm quite sure they live in holes in trees.
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This week I've had the opportunity to experience the fulness of a West Virginian spring! I had the chance to visit Dolly Sods with Rochelle, which is a wildlife preserve high up on a lonely mountain indeed! The drive up was quite the thrill as there was the steep mountain precipice but feet from my car! I admit, I was a bit nervous. Here's a photo of the view at Dolly Sods. Dolly Sods early spring 2012 As you probably notice, the leaves had not yet blossomed on these trees. In fact, I must have been at a higher elevation then my little town in the mountains! Rochelle was with me of course. We roamed about the mossy open area that you see in the photo. I didn't stay long as admittedly, I felt a bit afraid of this mountaintop experience. I think that is odd, since I thought I would have felt safe in the folds of the wilderness. I guess I need to get out into the wilderness more and not be such an alien to it! I also managed to visit my sit spot. It's so nice to see the landscape change from a dull brown to a pale green as the foliage begins growing on the trees and plants. I have discovered a lovely patch of Dame's Rocket in my backyard as well, a welcome treat. I took photos of this purple wildflower both before the surprise snowfall and thereafter. Yes, we had an early spring snowfall here in the mountains, which is not to be a big surprise. In fact, no weather should be a surprise here in the mountains. I quite enjoy it's variety! The lovely Dame's Rocket in my backyard Snowy Dame's Rocket Another lovely early spring snow scene to behold! During Rochelle and I's travels this week, I saw the most beautiful, quaint, old farmhouse! I could not get a closeup from the front as I was afraid of trespassing. Although it appears no one lives there, there were signs of upkeep of the property. It looks like a historic site. Oh, I hope to be brave enough to park my car and at least walk up to the gate's entrance to take a photograph next time I'm in Petersburg, which should be soon! The old house from behind. I had driven up a road behind the house and was able to photograph it through the woods. Tantalizing delight, indeed! |
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