Nicole Reese and myself were posting a commercial sign on Hwy 22 just West of Madisonville City limits when we noticed this small alligator was keeping a watchful eye on us.
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Southern Louisiana Honey Bee Removal; Robert G Taylor, Beekeeper
Work with the very best! Robert Taylor of HoneyBeeRemoval.com, 985-969-4657, is based out of Pontchatoula, Louisiana, however he has been capturing honey bee swarms and salvaging established honey bee hives across the Northshore and New Orleans regions for 25+ years. He is even teaching his grandchildren to capture wild bee swarms! Also if you want to purchase some of Robert's Ponchatoula's Best Honey; <— Please click here!
March, April and May are the prime months where you may encounter scout bees checking out your house or shed for a new home. Bees swarm when they fill up the space in their current home, basically the hive splits and the queen flys off with much of the hive looking for a new home. If they pick your house; then you should call Robert Taylor. He will capture the bees if possible or make your home un-appealing to them if he is unable. Organized and experienced Robert will resolve your bee problem in an efficient manner. Serving St Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, Jefferson, St Bernard and Orleans Parishes.
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Marc Pellettiere
Know Your Venomous Snakes In Louisiana!
Good afternoon, I came across a really cool informative website which focuses in on the just the 7 species of Poisinous snakes found in the State of Louisiana. In doing so, the website, www.PreserveVenemous.com gives you multiple pictures and good information on how lethal the bites are of say the Cottonmouth and the Copperhead.
FYI, part of the reason I post this information is because I cannot stand the ignorant statement "the only good snake is a dead snake". I used to catch speckled kings and blackrunners as a kid. Snakes are just another part of our diverse wildlife and there is a good reason kings snakes are named king snakes!
Hope you enjoy.
Marc
Bogue Chitto State Park, Franklinton, Louisiana; A Beautiful River Through The Woods
On my first trip to the newest addition of Louisiana's State Parks I saw 2 turkeys (my camera was not fast enough), 2 deer (see below, one had already ran into the woods, and I was leaning out the window with my left hand snapping the picture as this one took off) not to mention umpteen rabbits… Bogue Chitto State Park is a beautiful slice of Southern Louisiana, I truly recommend a visit. Lord willing I will get a chance to hike the Gorge Trail at some point in the near future. I will absolutely provide more pictures if I do. Have a good one. Hope you enjoy the pics.
I am also attaching a handy map of the state park, which is also available as a PDF for printing if you like.
Download Bogue Chitto State Park
Thank you
Marc Pellettiere
Detailed Information on the Different Types of Snakes in Louisiana
This is an excellent website which I came across, hosted through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; Snakes of Louisiana provides a detailed description, including a photograph, of the many different types of snakes which thrive in our state. As well the website shows the geographic ranges where each snake is typically found. I hope this gets some good use. I have seen too many speckled King snakes and black racers killed for no reason.
Thank you
Marc
Canadian Geese babies in Mandeville pond
While driving, I spotted some Canadian Geese. While this is not out of the ordinary since they are seen in and around most local area ponds in Mandeville, I noticed babies with these geese. It was apparent that the dad was looking out to protect the mother and her babies. It was a remarkable thing to see since I have never seen babies around the area, not that it's never happened around here but I, myself, have never witnessed this. My only question is…Does this give the babies dual citizenship?
Debbie 🙂
Chimney Swift nests near Franklinton, Louisiana; Mother Nature at Her Finest!
This is one nest in the corner almost directly above the garage door leading into the home.
The other nest is just across the patio from the first. I have always found it amazing what Mother Nature can create. Not the best pictures but impressive none the less. Hope you enjoy.
Thank you
Marc Pellettiere
Hawk at 1131 N Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA
This picture was taken 2/14/2012 at 1131 N Causeway Boulevard by Mike Giacone.
Absolutely beautiful.
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Marc
The Great Southern Louisiana Ant Pile!
I do not know how many of you have had a fascination with ants like myself, since I was a kid. Ants and bees to an extent. I guess it is their organizational skills. I should have put something in the picture to show the scale of the size of this pile. 12 – 14 inches across, 8 – 10 high. Our recent warm weather in the middle of January has got them scurring. Is there something wrong with the human psyche that makes you want to go poke an ant pile? I mean if you grew up around here, we've all done it many a time, and in most cases suffered the consequences. It is amazing how an ant will climb the tall grasses to land on your socks and shoes, and suddenly 5 minutes later… Yow!
Well, in my age I have become more peaceful with nature; the Good Lord made ants for a purpose and sometimes it takes time for that purpose to shine through… Though I have never burned them one at a time with a magnifying glass; you have to have a little cruel in you to take the time to do that… I have eradicated many an ant pile in what in 99% of the cases turned out to be a futile effort. Red ants and Southern Louisiana are like red beans and rice; inseperable in most cases. I am of a mind now of live and let live, so as far as I am concerned, at least they aren't army ants from the Amazon. We got that going for us. Right…? :)
Thank you
Marc
Snapping Turtle, Covington, LA, Do Not Touch! He Will Bite!
You better watch out!
This is a healthy snapping turtle whom I feel would have been killed if I would not have picked him up and relocated him, however today was his lucky day as I transported him to the Tchefuncte River and belly flopped him into the water. He, more or less, instantly paddled his happy behind away into the murky muddy Louisiana river. And, truth be told, I was happy to see him go, for without a careful eye he would have taken a nice chunk out of me! Then I am not sure how lucky his day would have gone. I’m just saying… :)-
Hope you enjoy, and watch your fingers.
Thank You
Marc