800 Mile Milstone Reached

I was not sure I was going to reach my 800 miles hiked at Quabbin this weekend. Yesterday the deer flies were as bad as I have ever seen them. I would almost swear the bug repellent attracted them.
This morning I headed out just as you could see dawn setting in. Head net , light gloves made for a comfortable morning keeping the bugs at bay. When the sun reached the forest floor it made for a nice pic.

I did see two deer this morning, The first saw me and bounded off. The second didn't see me until I was about thirty yards from it.

Then moving real slow ,I was able to get  to within about twenty  yards .
Bear sign is becoming more frequent. I know that there is a sow and two cubs in the area. With any luck I will have a chance to get a few pics before fall.

Jim

Uncomfortable Weather For Hiking

I left the house earlier than usual this morning hoping to get five or six miles in before the heat. Wasn't to be today. Three miles and I was soaked. I did see a few deer before calling it a day. I am creeping up on the 800 mile marker hiking Quabbin, Hoping I can reach it over the weekend

Jim

Deer Flies Relentless !

Being so hot and humid I headed out for my hike right at dawn. Thought about wearing shorts. Glad I changed my mind. Covering my neck ,head and arms  with bug sray I head down my favorite cart road. It wasn't long before I spotted a Great Horned Owl sitting on a limb over looking a swamp.

It was a good distance off but good to see none the less.
It didn't take long for the sweat to start and the deer flies to find areas of skin where the inspect repellent no longer was.
Just about back to the truck, I was able to get a pic of this small buck.feeding.

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