On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Last Sunday I was on my way to the beach when I got distracted by the sound of some birds that turned out to be winter wrens. There were at least two birds, but one in particular was quite active chipping and occasionally singing the distinctive winter wren song. As I sat watching and listening, … Read more
Went for a short walk to the beach today. The villous cinquefoil were still blooming in great numbers, although it looks like it will be a few more days (or possibly a week or so) before the black lilies are at the height of their blooming. One the way back, I noticed that the single … Read more
Melissa noticed some sort of beetle that was in our house and asked me to get it. When I picked it up, it made a snapping noise and I could feel it making a folding type motion. When I tossed it outside, it landed on its back and then it snapped. It popped three or … Read more
I have heard a number of new (for me) birds in the last Month since I posted the bird list. Four I have managed to identify are: Hermit Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush, Tree Swallow, and American Widgeon. In addition, I have heard a number of other bird singing which I have not been able to identify.
Saturday Randy Nutting and I decided to head out to Medvejie Lake and visit the falls that are about 1/3 of the way up the Cross Mountain side of the lake. It had been a while since I was last at the lake (Summer 1999) and even longer since I had gone to the base … Read more