Going walkabout with all my free time now

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  1. Islandlife

    Islandlife Young Pine

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    Since self-isolation and social distancing is now the 'in' thing to do I've taken to walking just beyond the backyard fence.....There is one main path on the border of the area

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    however once off the beaten path we quickly turn into this
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    This log must've been down for quite sometimes for fungus to start growing on it
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    Bark of madronna trees never fails to fascinate

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    Best I could get with the camera

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  3. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Oh Island---I really liked this series of foto's. That Madronna tree--what an interesting thing!
    This is a super thread, thanks for posting.
     
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    marlingardener Happy

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    I enjoyed our walk with you--stunning scenery and your bird photo was fine!
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I love madronas. We have an ancient one in the neighborhood that has to be many hundreds of years old. It is amazingly hard/dense the wood is and beautiful when made into something. We have a 50s lamp that was turned so that you can see the differing colors of the tree rings. The only grow fairly close to the Sound/ocean.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    It lifts the spirits to see such lovely photographs. Thank you.
     
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    kate In Flower

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    Thankyou for sharing your lovely pictures of your walk Islandlife!!
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    I like off the beaten path best ! You can find amazing stuff in the woods !
     
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    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Nice thread Island. Thanks for posting
     
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