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Lake St Francis, famed for it dragonflies and marine alge found inland
only here. This marine alge is also found in the Gulf of Mexico. This
picture was taken by Dave Clary, 1 March 2003, while on the endangered
species tour, lead by Steve Alvarez.
On 27 April, 2003, there was a major tree planting on the refuge. There
were several hundered trees planted by volunteers from the Friends of Bitter
Lake and by Youth Challenge which the boys picture above are members of. Dave
Clary, who took this picture, said the boys released the snake right after
this picture was taken.
Photo taken by Dave Clarey, 30MAR03.
This guy was well over 2 feet long; somebody said that means
he could be over 75 years old. Also notice the encrustations on his
back (ever wonder where the old term "mossback" came from?--this
is it). He was placidly chewing his way through the growth below
the dragonfly overlook as Dave was taking pics. I wonder whether
he (she?) is the oldest animal on the refuge.
Bitter Lake NWR has several listed or endangered species.
This sunflower is an endangered species. It is the Pecos Puzzle
Sunflower. It is my understanding that out of the 200+ sunflower
species this is the only one which likes its "feet wet". It
grows along the canals, ponds and in Hunter Marsh. It
is truly dramatic to see the golden rows of this, another of Bitter Lake's
special species. Photo by KJ Herman 2002.
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Like many other bikers, these two are enjoying a ride around
the 8 mile tour route. Remember to take plenty of water with
you, wear your helmet/hat and some bug spray would be handy too. There
are also some walking paths.
The Refuge is open an hour before sunrise to an hour after sunset.
Whenever you come for a visit, please remember to sign in. This is
very important to us.
There are other creatures to be seen . . .
Hey, look! There goes Muskrat Sally!
She is rushing off to turn in her membership with the Friends of Bitter
Lake NWR.
Have you join yet?
It is so easy (& cheap), and you will be contributing to the health
and welfare of the many fine creatures that call Bitter
Lake NWR their home,
like Sally.
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Unless otherwise indicated
Photos taken by Karen Jo Herman
at BLNWR, Chaves Co, NM.
October 2002
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