Hummingbirds Head South
It’s getting to be that time of year when the hummingbirds are fattening up for their long journeys south. Most will double their body weight, which during the summer is
Looking for Beauty
Beauty is Everywhere…. When I lived in New York State and did adult slide programs more regularly, people would see my pictures and often ask where each was taken. They
Simplicity
Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons. It is what we leave behind that is important. I think the matter
What This Wren Did that Made me Smile
For the past few evenings I have enjoyed watching the wren parents bring back all varieties of insects from small beetles, to crickets and caterpillars. The male was capable of
Awed by Tiny Creatures
I enjoyed an exhilarating morning in a field near where I live… crawling around through the tall grasses or moving snail-like as I joyfully stalked spiders and insects, searching for
10 Things You May Not Know about Cicadas
Cicadas are a type of insect that on any summer day in most places in North America, can be heard calling from the treetops. If you’re like many people, you
Courage
Be brave enough to face your enemies, even when you’re scared to death. (To read about the bobcat/woodchuck encounter, Click Here.)