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  1. GermanG

    Pine Barrens Happy Hour

    Hmmmm. Right between Decoy Show and Pine Barrens Jamboree. I think I just might need a drink!
  2. GermanG

    Bird I.D.?

    We still have plenty of hummers here. Our staff also occasionally debates the value and reason for feeding birds in general. One school of thought is that just because birds congregate at your feeder, even in the worst winter weather, it doesn’t mean that they need the extra food. These are...
  3. GermanG

    Rare find: Bubble-eyed Leaf Fish

    Pac Man escaped into the wild!
  4. GermanG

    1/4 mile update

    It’s such a shame that threads dealing with important issues are increasingly ending up on the slag pile because people can’t just attack someone’s stances without attacking them. Maybe Ben should bring in Jerry Springer to assist in moderating when it gets out of hand.
  5. GermanG

    Bird I.D.?

    Putting up nest boxes is a great thing to do. Most people think of feeders first when it comes to helping birds, but in the suburbs nest sites are more of a limiting factor for cavity nesting birds than food supply. There are plenty of trees and shrubs in those areas that provide them with food...
  6. GermanG

    Bird I.D.?

    White Breasted Nuthatch
  7. GermanG

    If You Hear Shots....

    When I was younger I thought the face paint was going a bit far, perhaps the result of watching Rambo too many times. Then I had chance to see some photos taken from a small plane flying over the then Brigantine Natl. Wildlife Refuge during duck season. Each group of hunters was totally hidden...
  8. GermanG

    Exploding Deer Population

    Great pic! Having done quite a bit of work on trees above ground, I was always fascinated by the accounts of the old shingle miners. I can’t fathom the amount of work it must have taken to raise these huge logs by today’s standards from the muck. Those were the days when men were men!
  9. GermanG

    Exploding Deer Population

    While the coyote heads Bob found were not likely the work of a fur trapper as my over-excitable fellow hunter pointed out, I do not put it past individual hunters to do such a thing. Successful hunting takes more skill than many non-hunters realize. It’s not just about being well armed with the...
  10. GermanG

    Exploding Deer Population

    I always point out that exact spot to passengers when I drive by as an example of what a confined deer population can do. Another spot is Cattus Island Park, in Toms River, where the "island" part of the park has virtually nothing edible to deer growing below the browse line. I was at an...
  11. GermanG

    Dumping trash by Mt Misery Rd.

    By all means, report it! I had a similar situation with some illegal dumping I found on land that I was responsible for and the local police did act on it. In this case it was roughly a pick-up bed worth of mostly empty and partially empty paint cans, along with related trash. Among the trash...
  12. GermanG

    Canoing?

    The Wading may have a few spots you have to drag over, but from my experience it holds more water in summer than other nearby rivers. The lower the stretch the better. Perhaps Evans Bridge to Beaver Branch. Short but good for kids. Another trip I like is to launch at the sand ramp on the Batsto...
  13. GermanG

    Sunrise at 1/4 Mile Road

    I’ve been in the bleachers on this one so far but I did want to comment on the subject of animals killed by fire, be it wildfire or prescribed burn. Concern for the fate of individuals is a uniquely human trait. In nature it is of little importance. If it were we would be out there protecting...
  14. GermanG

    Using aftermarket parts

    I generally do not use a part from dealer unless I have no option. You just get ripped off in most cases . The car companies make few of these parts anyway and they are mostly supplied by outside contractors. I try to buy from a shop that sells quality parts, like NAPA, and have never had a...
  15. GermanG

    Anyone here into metal detecting?

    I’ve kicked around the idea of getting one too, but the legal aspect is what stops me. I have no interest in looking for coins or jewelry on the beach. I would just be interested in historical items, but as Mark said, the sites you can legally do it or remove artifacts from are limited.
  16. GermanG

    Rebirth of Warren Grove forest renews chances of wildfire

    Very true. My wife saw something else. :rolleyes:
  17. GermanG

    Rebirth of Warren Grove forest renews chances of wildfire

    For some reason I keep picturing that first tree holding a platter of chicken wings on its branch
  18. GermanG

    Rhino liner

    I bought a new pickup about a month ago and I want to go with a spray-on liner this time. I’ve been trying to decide between Rhino and Line-X. From what I’ve gathered on other websites, the Line-X is a harder, more durable product, while the Rhino is softer and better for keeping cargo from...
  19. GermanG

    Pleasant Mills excursion ?

    I had a great time too. I never thought I'd get to see the inside of the mill. Doug is a born tour guide as well. After learning of his entertainment history, it is obvious where that comes from. I'm sorry I wasn't able to take part in any after-tour festivities. Did you guys go any place?
  20. GermanG

    Fire in Bass River

    Wasn't that an AC/DC song??????
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