Winter’s transition into spring has been filled with new learning opportunities. Mushroom U. is back in session; our focus is on polypores this year. I completed my hunter safety course yesterday. I have deep respect for the attitude of respect and stewardship that hunters promote in the education of aspiring hunters. In many ways these [...]
When a hawk gets this close, it’s a blessing.
It’s a blessing to network with people who care about the same things that intrigue me and who have knowledge accumulated over a lifetime.
A rare opportunity to observe natural behavior in a wild setting. This is no “canned” nature experience.
Getting close to wildlife is a sure sign that I’ve left the frantic 21st Century behind. Those opportunities are precious.
How many Tom turkeys can you spot? As icy pellets make winter hiking an ordeal, it’s soothing to recall the one day this week that promises Spring is on the way.
Snow reveals more tracks of active winter wildlife.
When I hear a Wood Thrush sing for the first time each season, it’s a moment of pure joy. This has been a remarkable year. I not only got to hear a few stanzas, I got more than a glimpse. I’d love to have gotten closer, but I’ll take what I can get: [youtube UbZwhfgrhRM [...]
Urban wildlife is often easier to see than their country cousins.
