Head pattern resembles milk snake
Shrub-like plant with nasty brown thorns growing near Fallen Trees
Proof that you shouldn't take any observation for granted. I just photographed this daisy for the sake of thoroughness. Only to get home, and spot an ambush bug lurking in the heart of the blossom, while reviewing the photos.
(The plant in question was on the forest side of the fence around North Elementary.)
Walnut found lying at the edge of the woods. Did not see an obvious source, but there were a number in the area.