We moved two hours north of where we were to Drummond, Montana. We arrived here yesterday and will be here through the weekend. I've never been here before, so it's nice to take my walks in a brand new place. Photo Description: 1) This is downtown Drummond, Montana, USA. 2) I was woken up frequently last night as train after train passed through town wailing on their horns. Thankfully, I have the luxury of sleeping in each morning, so it was no big deal. 3) The Clark Fork River runs through town, and past the campground where we're camping. 4) Everyone here appears to have several horses (Equus ferus caballus). The windflowers in the foreground are tall hedge mustard (Sisymbrium loeselii). 5) This wildflower is called hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana). It's native to Eurasia and is an invasive species here in Montana. It's also poisonous to horses. 6) The animals here are so friendly. Today Kevin joined me on a walk, and a horse (Equus ferus caballus) came right up to us and stuck his head over the fence. The owner was nearby and said it was okay for us to pet him, so we did, which put a big smile on Kevin's face. 7) While I was out doing my walk, I happened upon this cute little calf (Bos taurus) sitting outside a latched gate. When the calf saw me it jumped up and ran to me as if it knew me, and it mooed at me. Of course I pet it for a few minutes, and took some pictures, and then started to continue my walk, but the calf started to follow me and mooed again, as if it were asking for help. I couldn't let the calf follow me, because at either end of the road are major highways, and the calf would surely wander into traffic. I could see that behind the gate where the calf had been sitting there were a bunch of cows and other calves. I looked around, but there was no one there that could help. Against my better judgment, I unlatched the gate, and let the calf in with the other cattle. I hope the calf belonged in there, or I may have just increased the property owner's herd by one. Regardless, I was able to continue my walk knowing the calf wasn't going to wander into traffic. 8) This wildflower is also an invasive species known as spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe). It's native to eastern Europe, and likely spread to North America in a shipment of alfalfa. 9) Drummond is surrounded by lovely mountains. 10) We have a great campsite in the city park.
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24 jul 20 por membro: amajirau
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What a bunch of wonderful pictures once again! The Clark Fork river flows into the Pend Oreille lake where I lived in Idaho about a mile from my house. As in the delta was just across the edge of the lake! Also, we had a train right behind our house. If you were a hobo, I bet you could take a ride (as we saw many do) and get right to Hope where I lived! 😁 What an adventure with livestock. And while you are being specific, the equine Kevin is enjoying is more than likely an overo pinto. 😁 Greetings, Kevin! You are a mighty fine looking fellow!
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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24 jul 20 por membro: iderminio
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Thank you, Melissa! Aren't you smart?! I looked it up, and I think you're exactly right about the breed of the horse. I'm impressed! 🙂
24 jul 20 por membro: lonniehuffman
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Gorgeous pictures, as always!
24 jul 20 por membro: GibJig
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Haha! Well... not to be too smart, but that is just the color pattern and not the breed. The breed is probably a Paint. At least that is my guess from the shape of the head! 😁
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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wow. these r really neat pics what a cool place
24 jul 20 por membro: one.point.O
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You're right again, Melissa! It does refer to the coloring. Really impressive! I grew up on an appaloosa ranch and had no idea. Did you have horses back there in Hope, Idaho?
24 jul 20 por membro: lonniehuffman
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Actually, the knapweed was planted by the railroad as it doesn't catch fire and the trains throw sparks. (I'm from the area)
24 jul 20 por membro: Horseshu1
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I did a lot with horses my whole life. I didn't own any (never had the money) but I was given lots of opportunities to work in that world. I was a riding instructor and trainer until I got married and moved to the city here. I then connected with people here and again began to work breaking, training, showing for other people. I showed "reining." After each kid it got harder to fit that into my life. Now it is really limited but I still have my old connections and ride from time to time.
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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That is so awesome you grew up on an appaloosa ranch!!! We have to chat! 😁
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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Very cool, Horseshu1! I appreciate you sharing that interesting fact with me. What I posted came from Wikipedia. The knapweed in the picture wasn't near the railroad tracks. The nearest tracks are a half mile down the road. You still think the railroad planted it?
24 jul 20 por membro: lonniehuffman
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You're quite an interesting person, Melissa! Yes, my father owned The Spotted Horse Ranch in south Florida. Besides horses we had cows, chickens, pigs, goats, quail, my mom had show pigeons, and we had like 16 dogs of various breeds. It was a regular menagerie.
24 jul 20 por membro: lonniehuffman
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Knapweed certainly is a pesky plant that gets everywhere! We were always fighting it. But, it sure is pretty when flowering. 😁
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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Goodness, Lonnie, you are the interesting person with thst background and now galavanting all over the country! 😁 Let me tell you, I'm deadly boring compared to that!
24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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You're not boring at all to me, Melissa. Quite the contrary. ❤
24 jul 20 por membro: lonniehuffman
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Thanks for more beautiful photos.
24 jul 20 por membro: kathyscoop
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24 jul 20 por membro: melissatwa
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I’d love to be out there traveling looks awesome 👏
24 jul 20 por membro: humpTdumpty
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I’ve been around horses and cattle all my life. Chances are that calf belonged in the pasture you put him in. He looks pretty young and they don’t get very far from mama when young. Our neighbor has bigger calves and bulls that get out all the time and they never get very far from the pasture they belong in.
24 jul 20 por membro: peeperjj
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