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Reptile/Amphibian #37 – Copperhead

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Roger

agkistrodon contortirx Sunday, May 7, 2023 – 10:47 am Faulkner County, Arkansas – Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area I was out birding and had just crossed over the dam on Lake Conway. On the narrow trail that leads back into … Continue reading →

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Toad Suck Daze

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Roger

Years ago, when we happened to be visiting Arkansas in May, I went to Toad Suck Daze to buy Toad Suck, Arkansas T-shirts for several coworkers. At that time, the festival was held along the river at Toad Suck. Since … Continue reading →

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Blanchard Springs

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Roger

My wife was attending a three-day dulcimer workshop in Mountain View, and I went along to sightsee in the area while she was busy. On Friday, I drove to Blanchard Springs (then owned and operated by the U.S. Forest Service … Continue reading →

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Bluegrass Music in Mountain View

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Roger

My wife signed up for a dulcimer festival in Mountain View, and I tagged along. The city is known for bluegrass music, and it’s not hard to find. On Saturday, I sat in on a jam session at Ozark Folk … Continue reading →

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Bird #598 – Couch’s Kingbird

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Roger

tyrannus couchii Clark County, Arkansas – Alcoa Bottoms – Hasley Road Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – 7:55 am This bird was discovered near Arkadelphia last week but not entered on eBird until yesterday. I was birding in Little Rock when … Continue reading →

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