Tiny Snow Critters and Other Stuff
After too much looking at a computer screen, and too much laminating of pictures for classroom presentation props… it was time for a walk outside. Jeff and Ann came with me. We went to the tower,...
View ArticleNature’s Agenda
I went out specifically to photograph more tiny critters in the snow. The only trouble is, that’s not what nature presented me this time. She provided plenty… enough for at least three blog posts!...
View ArticleEmbarassed by my Dog
Last week, while hiking at the gorge (and yes, Dave… the gorge is beautiful in winter!) we came to a spot in the trail that was blocked by a fallen beech. That, of course, did not stop my dog. As we...
View ArticleMystery Skull
I don’t know how Patrick saw it. It was a fair distance off the trail wedged in the root mass of an upturned tree. I can’t imagine how it got there and why we didn’t find other bones. Just this. We...
View ArticleForest Floor in Winter: Sans Snow – Part IV – Animal Signs
All around us, folks are getting snow… Still just a dusting here. Do I sound like a broken record? Here are more photos from last Sunday: Somewhere I have a book that helps you know who ate a nut...
View ArticleHappy Valentine’s Day
Next Monday, Audubon will host Day Camp Reunion: we invite all our summer day campers to come back for a day of fun in the snow. I will have the oldest group of kids. I decided to set up a Winter...
View ArticleSomeone Has Been Here Before!
On the same day that I photographed the barn, I was struck by the number of animal tracks I saw… These were coming up out of the woods on one side of the road, then crossing and disappearing into...
View ArticleCross Country Skiing at Audubon
The trails at the Audubon Center & Sanctuary are truly multipurpose trails. No, that doesn’t mean that snowmobiles, ATVs, bicycles, and horses are allowed. Hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers,...
View ArticleASP – Day Two
On my second day at the Park I decided to try a more challenging chunk of trail. After all my troubles with my back and knees this winter, I was a little worried, but I managed OK! I started at ASP 3...
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