More hickory nuts, what they look like

The Bear is a tough kid to manage when outside.  Come to think of it, it's a challenge when he's inside, too.  He is a kid's kid; always running, climbing, and running off exploring.  Although, he's tough to keep up with, it's a joy to see him on the move.

While managing one of his expeditions across the front yard to the orchard, I noticed there seemed to be some more hickory nuts on the ground.  I had The Boy and The Girl help harvest what they could find.  It was a pretty nice haul.

Also, for those who aren't quite sure what to look for, here are a few examples of what a fallen hickory nut may look like.

From bottom left: grossly under-ripe hickory nut in husk, somewhat under-ripe nut in husk, nut in husk and ready to come out, hickory nut.