Canoe Trip Down the Neches
I just returned from a 3-day paddle through the Big Thicket National Preserve -Lower Neches Corridor. Saw and heard a lot of cool stuff, and enjoyed the company of a wonderful group of long-time friends. I was paddling solo, so I didn't get to snap pictures of most of what I saw. I did get a few good photos for observations, but I'm counting on @kimberlywalks to post observations of some of the stuff I missed, since there were 2 people in her boat.
Spring is really cranking up in the Thicket, and around the Dallas area as well.
Observations
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Catchweed Bedstraw (Galium aparine)Observer
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Behind the Stagecoach Inn in Woodville, Tx.
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American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)Observer
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This tree does not appear to have been planted, but the brush around it has been cleared.
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River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea)Observer
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Growing along the edge of a cleared area.
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Common Sanddragon (Progomphus obscurus)Observer
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Larva. I'm pretty positive on this ID. It tunnels along just below the surface of the sand in shallow water. Leaving behind a slight crease in the sand.
Comments
Love it! :)
Done. I have added my observations. Yes, two in our canoe, but camera with not quite the capabilities of yours.
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