I used to see a lot of armadillos in this natural area. I can't remember the last time I saw one.
Village Creek Natural Historic Area is also the location where I've had more snake encounters than any other outdoor spot.
I've seen Copperheads, Water Moccasins and Rattlesnakes.
And my one and only Alligator Gar sighting. Since I saw an Alligator Gar in Village Creek I have never gotten back in a Texas lake.
I was a bit under dressed for being outdoors today. As in I got chilly. It was about 50 with a strong wind, hence the Wind Chill Factor making it feel colder than 50.
The air was heated to 44 this morning when I went swimming. With a strong wind. But the water was so much warmer than the air it felt like it was a heated pool. Which it is not.
I don't think I will be getting in the pool tomorrow morning.
Hey I appreciate the comments about village creek. I've been going there for years and I can attest to the number of copperheads and other (mostly nonvenomous) snakes. I'm very interested to hear where exactly you've seen rattlers? I've also found racers, ribbon snakes and a variety of others off the beaten path. Feel free to email me at hayeslandscape (at) hotmail.com, my name is Shaun. I live in Fort Worth and work downtown. You should check our the FW nature center too, amazing place- and they have actual alligators, not just gar!
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