Pond Run

This morning started out cool so I decided to take the dogs for the 4 mile, to-the-pond run and check out the logging going on on our property. To comply with the Federal conservatory guidelines, we need to thin out some trees and turn the area by the back pond into the oak savanna it was before the encroachment of the firs and pines. The first thing I noticed was that my quad track is now a wide road.

I don't know if it was due to the disturbed soil or animals displaced from the clear-cut property next door, but the dogs made frequent sudden stops to check out the smells.

Cooled off Cedar emerging from the pond.

Soaked Koyuk and Cedar

Trask checking out the spring meadow.

The Chinooks would be almost camouflaged without their visibility coats.

Trask was so excited that both ears were up.

 Meadow Maiden

I had to bribe the Nooks with a fist of treats to get them to sit still long enough for a group photo.

The other Meadow Maiden

Once back at the house Trask decided to check out the deer trail up the steep cut-bank.

 Yea - you mountain goat Trask.