I was out on the acreage on October 12 doing my usual pre-hunt checkout, and came across this lovely Eastern Hog-nosed Snake. On the 13th, I was documenting some history for my museum about mining in the area and came upon these bats in an abandoned uranium mine near Crystal Lake.

Marie Windover, County Road 507

Bats in abandoned mine near Flynn's Corner - Oct. 13, 2016 - Marie Windover

Bats in abandoned mine near Crystal Lake – Oct. 13, 2016 – Marie Windover

Eastern Hog-nosed Snake - Oct. 12, 2016 - County Road 507 - Marie Windover

Eastern Hog-nosed Snake – Oct. 12, 2016 – County Road 507 – Marie Windover


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.