I have not been to the woods since before the blizzard. I felt cooped up – sluggish and stiff from confinement. It is a physical and mental state that can only be soothed by an immersion in nature. I only had a brief hour to myself, so I headed to Nick’s Woods. I parked on StetsonContinue reading ““Nick’s Woods – 2/26/2026””
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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”
Garden Activity
The wildflower strip is buzzing with activity. All sorts of bees are enjoying the Echinacea purpurea. The milkweed flowers have drooped and seed pods are beginning to form. Bright orange milkweed beetles and milkweed bugs are busy. I spotted a green sweat bee drinking nectar from an Evening Primrose.
Hellstrip Heaven 