I’ve seen an Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) flying around the nest box which is near our house, so I knew it was time to get out and start this year’s nest box trail checks. We lost one of our nest boxes … Continue reading →
Winter reminded us this weekend that even though it’s almost gone, it’s not over yet. The weather turned cold, wet, and overcast this weekend. It’s hard to believe that winter is over in about two weeks. My hike today concentrated … Continue reading →
The Cedar Elms (Ulmus crassifolia) are pushing out leaf buds right now, in yet another sign of spring. Of course, as I write this, the temperature is supposed to drop to 27 tonight, so winter has not completely loosened its grip. … Continue reading →
I usually post about a particular plant or animal which I come across on hikes on our property. I realized today that I hardly ever write about the land itself. We’ve lived here for twelve years and I’ve walked around … Continue reading →
Spring is coming! It’s mid-February, so we’re about halfway through winter! We’re turning the corner and spring is only about 6 weeks away! The days are getting longer and nature is beginning to stir. I hesitate to make predictions, but … Continue reading →