During their spring and fall migrations, pelicans will visit Missouri’s reservoirs, large rivers, and wetlands where they feed and rest. They breed in Canada and several northern states in the summer and winter along the Gulf Coast. One of the best locations in Southwest Missouri is Stockton Lake. With its 9-foot wingspan, yellow-orange pouched bill,…
The Shannondale chute. By Bob Frakes I receive information and pictures from the “tower hobbyists” from time to time. The other day I received a picture from Kenzie Cooper. Kenzie and a friend had canoed the stretch of the Current River above Round Spring and had taken a picture of Shannondale Tower from the river. …
When its wings are not spread, the spotted lanternfly is fairly unremarkable in appearance. While not yet detected in Missouri, spotted lanternfly remains a concern for vineyards, certain trees and specialty crops as it continues to spread west. If spotted lanternfly (SLF) reaches Missouri, early detection and insecticide control measures will be key to reducing…
I wouldn’t mind a little rain right about now. The old Ozarkers had a few ways to bring it on, according to the late great folklorist Vance Randolph. One way was to pour out a gourd, or bucket, full of water in the middle of your field. Another was to submerge a cat in sulfur…
By Bob Brennecke Osage orange, also called hedge apple, bow-wood, French Bois d’Arc, naranjo chino, or horse apple, and monkey brain are a few of its names. This fruit, when cut open, has many small seeds surrounded by a sticky, milky sap-like liquid that can produce dermatitis in humans. The Osage orange is often trained as a hedge row along a…
On June 23, the US Supreme Court published its opinion in the case of NY State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v Bruen. The decision was a 6-to-3 decision, consisting of 63 pages, with nearly all of the justices writing separate opinions on the issues presented. If you followed the comments and questions during…
By Bob Brennecke Osage orange, also called hedge apple, bow-wood, French Bois d’Arc, naranjo chino, or horse apple, and monkey brain are a few of its names. This fruit, when cut open, has many small seeds surrounded by a sticky, milky sap-like liquid that can produce dermatitis in humans. The Osage orange is often trained as a hedge row along a…
The following information is from an article posted in the Airstream forum and written by Bruce Haedrich: I thought this was entertaining and had some very useful information for all of us to use. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. It is a bit long-winded but very good information to follow. When I…
