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The Limits and Damage of Rat Poison
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A Quick Trip to High Mountain
Stopped by The Nature Conservancy's High Mountain yesterday to visit two of my favorite spots, Buttermilk Falls and the Clove. The former should be called Icemilk Falls at this point.
Bird life was limited to umpteen Dark-eyed Juncos and a loud but elusive Pileated Woodpecker.
Including a rock-formation photo for columnar basalt enthusiasts…
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