Peli-cam

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Not all Army bases are wildlife unfriendly.

 

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[Crazy1]

Nice pics Larry. Hope you don't mind the fix. During this time (with all the media re Ft Irwin) your pics are a nice reminder that some military bases are animal friendly. And great times for us to remember Military bases are unfortunately, at this time, a necessary evil. Perhaps some day we could turn the last of the bases into animal sanctuaries. Now that would be a joyous and wonderful day indeed.

 

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We also have long grass prairie. These are lobelia

 

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And Prairie phlox.

 

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And I found this home in the phlox. It's a badger den.

 

[Isa]

Nice pics Larry.

The color of the flowers is amazing.

Can I just ask one question, it might sound really stupid but what happened to animals in millitary basis?

Isa

 

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The pelicans have been comin in increasing numbers for about five years (the recreational boats can't disturb them there without quite a hassel for about 3 hours or more and a trip to Fed court in St. Louis) and the badger den is fresh. We have quite an assortment of wildlife on the island including wintering bald eagles and I see peregrines hunting at least once a week. Actually in most cases military reservations are very good for wildlife.

 

[Isa]

Now I see.

It must be very nice too look at all the animals in those bases and it must be a very peaceful view.

Thanks for the info

Isa

 

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We also have long grass prairie. These are lobelia

I miss id'd these. They are Wild Lupines and the why of why they are encouraged here for the Karner butterfly. More info on this little guy: http://www.fws.gov/Midwest/endangered/insects/kbb/kbb_fact.html