2024-11 Caddo Lake State Park, Texas

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - the early morning start was very cold with fog on the water.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - fog more obvious in some photos.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - sunshine on the taller trees. Old Man's Beard, a bromeliad, very abundant on the trees in shadow.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - reflection.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - reflection.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - reflection with a lot of Old Man's Beard.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - first of many photos of this tree that is very full due to sitting away from other trees.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - knees have fused with the trunk for greater support of the tree.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Caddo Lake

Heading back to the dock at Blackwater Jacks RV after our first photo session.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Shoreline

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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1844 First Methodist Church

Jefferson is nearby, with interesting history and stores.

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Marker, Jefferson Turn Basin

The Cypress Bayou (river) was bigger and deeper due to a blockage in the Red River allowing river boats traffic for many years.

Port Jefferson History & Nature Center, Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Marker, 1897 Howe Truss Train Testle

Port Jefferson History & Nature Center, Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Howe Truss Trestle

Port Jefferson History & Nature Center, Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Gulf Muhly

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Port Jefferson History & Nature Center, Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Painted Van

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Antiques

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Antiques

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Denton Drug Company Building

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1863 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bicycle

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Building

Nice balcony and plants.

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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1851 Jefferson Hotel

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Jefferson General Store

Jefferson, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - across from Blackwater Jacks RV.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Snowflake Plant

Nymphoides indica

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - hanging on to some green leaves.

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - back/side lit Old Man's Beard.

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Mill Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 14, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - the start of day 2 with nice fog.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Kayak

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - Cypress knees.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Gulf Fritillary

Agraulis vanillae

Port Jefferson History & Nature Center, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk

Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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'The Forest Echoes with Laughter'

One of the art displays on the boardwalk.

Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Mary's House

The door is open and maybe someone actually lives here.

Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Mary's Place

The 'Histerical' marker is funny.

Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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'Above & Beyond'

Another art installation.

Big Cypress Bayou Boardwalk, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Big Cypress Bayou

Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Art

Life-sized metal art.

Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Big Cypress Bayou

Nature Trail, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Big Cypress Bayou

Nature Trail, Jefferson, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Back on the boat

On the way to Pine Island Pond.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Cabin

One of the smaller houses on the lake.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Red-eared Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Spatterdock

Nuphar advena

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Photographers

A full boat.

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe - diving down to feed on insects on the pond surface.

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba - fishing belly-deep.

Pine Island Pond, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Shoreline

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Shoreline Homes

Many homes are elevated against high water levels.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Shoreline Homes

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 15, 2024

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Moon

Our morning start, day 3.

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Giant Salvinia

Salvinia molesta

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - this photo angle resulted in a strong blue tinge to the fog.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - really large reinforcing knees.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - some light clouds on day 3.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Derelict Martindale Feed Mill

I would have liked to wander around inside for detail photos.

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Derelict Martindale Feed Mill

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Derelict Martindale Feed Mill

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Derelict Martindale Feed Mill

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail - very robust leaf springs for heavy train.

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail - Cab signal is this space where the locomotive engineers sit and operate the train controls.

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Texas & Pacific Steam Train

Detail - manufacturers tag.

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Union Pacific Caboose

Marshall Train Depot, Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Marshall Train Depot

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Marshall Train Depot

Marshall, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old International Harvester Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old International Harvester Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old International Harvester Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old Farmall Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old Farmall Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old Farmall Tractor

Battery - not much left except the lead leaves.

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Old Farmall Tractor

Highway 1793, Marshall to Blackwater Jacks, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Entering

Not an obvious passage to Clear Lake.

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - lots of Cypress knees.

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Kayaks

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - trees with a little space develop a more rounded shape.

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Shaky Trees

Vertical blur.

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Sundown Clouds

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - this sort of looks like shrouded figures gazing at something in front of them.

Clear Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 16, 2024

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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias - day 4 morning session, which turned out to be our last due to heavy rain in the afternoon.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Black Vultures

Coragyps atratus

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Black Vultures

Coragyps atratus

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Black Vultures

Coragyps atratus

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Giant Salvinia

Salvinia molesta

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Cypress Leaves

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum - another and last photo of this tree.

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Great Egret

Ardea alba

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Benton Lake, Caddo Lake State Park, Texas, November 17, 2024

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