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It’s not the bigfoot research group, it’s us hiking out of the "crooked woods" after dark. The moon was providing just enough light to walk. We know the area so it wasn’t a problem. I had a flashlight but don’t like using a light unless it’s really necessary. Using a light will reduce your vision for about ten minutes after you turn it off. If you are around flashlights or other artificial light sources, your eyes won’t adjust to the darkness. Cell phones also keep your eyes from being able to adjust to the darkness. I like walking in the woods at night, you get to see what moonlight and starlight look like, and how the trees are illuminated by them. The moon reflecting off of water in a stream or pond can seem magical. Sounds seem much louder at night. And there are little bugs and other things that glow in the darkness that you will never see during the daytime. Don’t talk all the time, because you will miss a lot of subtle or quiet sounds. Practice being still and quiet for a while. The longer you remain quiet the greater your chance of hearing wildlife at night. Take a walk in the moonlight, you might be surprised by what you see and hear.
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