A Ginger-y Post: Camera Critters

I have mentioned before that Ginger likes to go for walks. We traverse the skid trails and access roads on our property, enjoying God's creation. On the last expedition, I decided to use a trail we usually ignore, to see something a little different. Here are some critter sightings:

In a shady grove near a seasonal stream, which is now dry, I saw this tall mushroom. Ginger stood helpfully nearby to show how tall it is!

Walking on, we encountered this ant mound. It's about two feet tall!

I tried to take a picture of the ants on the mound. It was literally crawling with them!

If you click on the picture to view it larger, you may be able to find some,

but they are well camouflaged! Each ant is two colors: the head is red and the abdomen is black.

This shot has at least five ants; two of them are carrying fir needles that are about an inch long.

I hope you can find them!

Leaving the ant mound, Doggy and I walked a while longer, finally leaving the grove and crossing a grassy field to return to the house. The grass was tall! I sat down to try some low angle scenic photography. 

Ginger went on ahead, as she often does, then noticed I had gotten distracted again! I called her.

She came running once she saw me!

This is my contribution to Camera Critters. Drop by this fun meme to see other animals from all over.