The yellow trail slopes down towards the creek. I am the first person to walk this path in days. I follow the tracks of a lone coyote. Even with snowshoes, this is a challenge. The snow crunches and sinks with each footstep. The next explorers will have an easier path. But, this is a solitaryContinue reading ““Bovenzi – 2/20/2026””
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Art Show at Apothecary Artists
A Primrose Moth (Schinia florida) rests on the common evening-primrose (Oenothera biennis).These beautiful moths have a strong connection with their namesake flowers. As nocturnal creatures, they use the primrose petals as protection during the daylight hours. The pinkish hue of the buds coupled with the bright yellow petals, camouflage these beautiful rose and cream moths.Continue reading “Art Show at Apothecary Artists”
Tiger Swallowtail
Tiger Swallowtail – Papilio glaucus on Purple Coneflower – Echinacea purpurea” I always see beautiful butterflies and bees on this patch of flowers
Saint George Forest 3/5/2025
Spring Ledge – 2/28/2025
White Birch 12/4/2024
Fallen birchWhite barkSpottedThe empty plates of woodpecker feastsCopper oak leavesVerdigris of old wheat penniesFantastic formsLike a marble column in ruinsBut here it once livedThese are the bones of this beingWhite bark peeling, like lead paintWallpaper from crumbling horsehairInsect worlds , tunnelsAnd woodpecker buffets
Spring Ledge 2/25/2025
“Spring Ledge – 1/6/2025”
Frozen worldWithout snowAll is hard, sharp, jaggedBreath, air, plants, earthBrittle beautyIce pools amidst the hardened hummocksA barred owl takes flight
Burial of the Heron
I saw the lifeless body of a Great Blue Heron floating in the stream. I wasn’t sure what to do. Birds die. They become a part of the food cycle. But this one was right along a well traveled path. In fact, I have plans to lead a group hike here next week. I optedContinue reading “Burial of the Heron”
Hellstrip Heaven 