Yes, that’s right. It’s a black rat snake.
The trail is in Maryland; very close to Camp David
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The trail is in Maryland; very close to Camp David
Off to Colorado again in 3 weeks, Idaho's been cancelled by mutual consent (Canada's been on fire, don't want to deal with the smoke); some of the areas we go in CO. have roads to them that are still currently closed, due to all the snow, so should have some decent pics when we get back. Apparently the mosquito's are a problem, though, so could be interesting.
It's not that bad, more people drown than get killed by all the animals put together. You are much more likely to encounter a deadly rip tide than a great white.
I ain't swimming in a river in the NT though
Looks quite similar to the red bellied black snake we get in Australia. Those guys are absolutely gorgeous, probably my favourite
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I didn't suggest that sharks are chomping on people every day of the week - only that it does happen & we are advised to be be cautiousIt's not that bad, more people drown than get killed by all the animals put together. You are much more likely to encounter a deadly rip tide than a great white.
I ain't swimming in a river in the NT though
We are warned to not swim alone, not to swim early morning or at dusk. There is a reason why NSW beaches have shark nets & are patrolled by drones & helicopters. As I previously indicated, you could swim 100 times in the Georges River at the back of my place & nothing happen, however bull sharks have been found in there & the signs warn people not to swim. I certainly wouldn't chance it.
In 2021 there were 24 "incidents" involving sharks & people - meaning people were bitten. Three died of their injuries. The bloke attacked at Little Bay was the first to die at a Sydney beach in 60yrs. Stats for 2022 are yet to be released.
You are quite correct, people are more likely to drown than end up on the menu of a Great White. I wouldn't go swimming in the NT or north QLD either!
Sorry mate, didn't mean to make it seem like I was having a go at you, it was more aimed at those that seem to think every beach has its own community of sharks waiting to eat us.
If only they knew it is the drop bears on the way to the beach that are the real concern
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All Good!Sorry mate, didn't mean to make it seem like I was having a go at you, it was more aimed at those that seem to think every beach has its own community of sharks waiting to eat us.
If only they knew it is the drop bears on the way to the beach that are the real concern
This is up at Cape York...the very pointy bit at the top of Australia...
Idyllic
But you can't swim or even paddle
Idyllic
But you can't swim or even paddle
Martholme Viaduct, Great Harwood
The disused historic structure on the East Lancashire skyline was reopened to walkers in 2017 after having been closed for more than 16 years. Martholme Viaduct was reopened following six months of restoration work. The grade II-listed structure stands over the River Calder and allows wonderful views towards Simonstone, Accrington, Whalley and Great Harwood.
The 300 metre-long walkway was closed in 2001 following a foot and mouth outbreak.
The viaduct was completed in 1877 and consists of 10 rounded arches, each around 12 metres wide. It once served trains running on the North Lancashire Loop, also known as the Great Harwood Loop, a nine-mile route through the town, as well as Simonstone and Padiham. It last carried trains in 1964. Part of the Netflix series "The Stranger" (Episode 4) was filmed on location here.
The viaduct was originally intended to be a wooden construction, but was eventually built of sandstone rubble.
Paul.
The disused historic structure on the East Lancashire skyline was reopened to walkers in 2017 after having been closed for more than 16 years. Martholme Viaduct was reopened following six months of restoration work. The grade II-listed structure stands over the River Calder and allows wonderful views towards Simonstone, Accrington, Whalley and Great Harwood.
The 300 metre-long walkway was closed in 2001 following a foot and mouth outbreak.
The viaduct was completed in 1877 and consists of 10 rounded arches, each around 12 metres wide. It once served trains running on the North Lancashire Loop, also known as the Great Harwood Loop, a nine-mile route through the town, as well as Simonstone and Padiham. It last carried trains in 1964. Part of the Netflix series "The Stranger" (Episode 4) was filmed on location here.
The viaduct was originally intended to be a wooden construction, but was eventually built of sandstone rubble.
Paul.
Had a very unlike me outdoor social Sunday down Coniston. Clouds were a bit rough but was boiling hot and rammed all day. Stayed till nearly 10pm.
I`m running there, on Saturday, with my lad - it`s his first race !!
The weather forecast is to be even hotter, which will make things very interesting.
Yeh should be 2-3 degrees higher next weekend. It was really humid even with heavy cloud cover yesterday. Pollen was very high too if you’s have hayfever.
There`s four distances over the weekend, the shorter ones are on Saturday, the marathon and ultra marathon are on Sunday.
They go through the forests and lowland fells, so the forests create sun traps and a shield from the wind.
Fortunately with it being my lads first one, we`re only doing a 15k, which takes us up and around the base of the Old Man.
The heat on Sunday for the longer races, will cause a few problems for the organisers though, as the heat plays havoc with the runners, even the experienced ones.
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Do you come across many snakes when you hike?
I would imagine Timber Rattlesnakes are commonly found in the woods around Maryland?