I took a late afternoon walk at Oak Hill this afternoon.  As it was late in the  
day, things were pretty quiet.  Highlights were a Ruffed Grouse that flushed from  
right in front of me, a Wild Turkey that erupted from the side of the trail and  
flew directly over me at close range, and great looks at a Barred Owl who peered  
at me for quite some time from a trailside pine.

	Upon returning to my car, I pulled over 60(!) ticks off my dog and several off  
myself, including one on my scalp.  This seems likely to be a very bad year for  
ticks.

				David Webb
				Hanover

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