... the ginger and anemones are going nuts and in accordance with local wisdom the elm's leaf has just outgrown the size of a mouses ear to summon the early spring's morels. Local spots of 
success in previous years have been disappointing, but the devoted hunters have collected hundreds of pounds from spots new to me.Ive searched every promising city park- even found a few big ones near the Hogan! And while the Blue gifted me none, a similar urban lowland displayed hundreds of healthy grey and larger yellow morels.
My shroomy expeditions have brought me upon the season's first lethargic reptiles. Snakes and box turtles, mostly...
My shroomy expeditions have brought me upon the season's first lethargic reptiles. Snakes and box turtles, mostly...
A few good Black Rats' and a handful of central lined snakes. One big one on The Hill was severely scared across his face, but extraordinarily cooperative when it came to posing for my photos- I still didnt get anything too good.
Mushrooms are just an excuse for most who hunt them- An unnecessary justification for a visit to the finally pleasant outdoors. Me too- 
The highlight of the week's short season was never expected to be that 5-lb bag or the hand-sized monster; this week it was Swope's own flowering dogwoods. The bright trees explode from the ridge tops above blue river road and throughout the woods and glades on the hill.
This is the first time I have ever really had the opportunity to see them. Wonderful! 
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