Hi all,
Just moved to TN from south Florida and have spent the last two weekends scouting some land nearby. I have a few random questions about local plants, tracks, and noises.
1) today I spooked a deer (that I never saw the head of, just the butt as it was bounding through the woods), but right before I spooked it it made this aggressive bark/growl noise that made me jump. It was extremely loud. It made it 2-3 more times as it was running away. My buddy (who has been hunting deer way longer than myself) said it's called a "snort". I've had deer blow at me, but never make this noise. Is it safe to assume that was a buck? I can't imagine a doe making that noise, but animals do crazy things.
2) can you tell me what this… nut? is. I've seen them on both properties I've checked out. Don't appear to get eaten. Peeled one apart thinking it was a pecan but there wasn't much inside. What are they, and do deer eat them?
3) plant ID. Based on the leaves my guess is a maple, but not sure. Just seeing a lot of them.
4) track ID. I know the picture isn't great. I couldn't get a picture that was as clear as it was in person. I'm guessing big coyote? Small bear? Someone's dog? This in central TN. The whole track, pad and paws is about the size of the palm of my hand.
5) do the spiders that are covering every trail disappear in the winter when things get cold? Or is that just part of the TN woods?
6) how cold does it need to be for the ticks to die off? Was out for a couple hours this morning, mainly on trails, and pulled 5 off my legs.
Thanks!
Just moved to TN from south Florida and have spent the last two weekends scouting some land nearby. I have a few random questions about local plants, tracks, and noises.
1) today I spooked a deer (that I never saw the head of, just the butt as it was bounding through the woods), but right before I spooked it it made this aggressive bark/growl noise that made me jump. It was extremely loud. It made it 2-3 more times as it was running away. My buddy (who has been hunting deer way longer than myself) said it's called a "snort". I've had deer blow at me, but never make this noise. Is it safe to assume that was a buck? I can't imagine a doe making that noise, but animals do crazy things.
2) can you tell me what this… nut? is. I've seen them on both properties I've checked out. Don't appear to get eaten. Peeled one apart thinking it was a pecan but there wasn't much inside. What are they, and do deer eat them?
3) plant ID. Based on the leaves my guess is a maple, but not sure. Just seeing a lot of them.
4) track ID. I know the picture isn't great. I couldn't get a picture that was as clear as it was in person. I'm guessing big coyote? Small bear? Someone's dog? This in central TN. The whole track, pad and paws is about the size of the palm of my hand.
5) do the spiders that are covering every trail disappear in the winter when things get cold? Or is that just part of the TN woods?
6) how cold does it need to be for the ticks to die off? Was out for a couple hours this morning, mainly on trails, and pulled 5 off my legs.
Thanks!