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In Search of Rattlesnakes
I spent the day today wandering through the woods of Rutland County with members of Vermont Fish and Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy. We were looking for rattlesnakes. There are only two known populations in Vermont and their exact locations … Continue reading
Ruby-throated Return
The hummingbirds are back! Sitting on the couch a few hours before sunset, trying to get a moment to rest while Ollie bounced around in front of me, trying to get me on my feet to go for a walk, … Continue reading
Watch Your Step
Another thing that happens after the rain: the salamanders come out! Last night and this morning, on my walks in the woods, the red efts were everywhere! I love seeing these little critters. But having them all out on the … Continue reading
After the Rain
After the rain, the trillium bow their heads. Everything is greener. The world is fresh and new and smells like wet leaves. And things that were once invisible are now in plain view. The cobwebs look like spent seeds at … Continue reading
Nature Red in Tooth and Claw
Out for a typical walk in the woods, I heard a commotion just as I was about to load Ollie, wet and muddy, into the car for the ride home. As I looked up, a small hawk flew into a … Continue reading
Jack is Back
One of my favorite ephemeral flowers is making its annual appearance in the forest. I love Jack-in-the-pulpit!
Bitten
Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the amount of time I spend walking in the woods. I got my first tick bite tonight. Tried to brush some dirt off the inside of my knee as I … Continue reading
Bears in the Hood 2
Let me paint you a picture. It’s close to midnight. You’re sleeping soundly. And then your next door neighbors start hollering and running around their yard in their skivvies, shining a flashlight willy-nilly, strafing your house with the beam. Maybe … Continue reading
A Nose for Newts
We’ve started seeing eastern salamanders in one of the ponds where we go walking with Ollie. This one’s still pretty orangey. Some of the others have transitioned to more muted hues for their return to the water. And this morning … Continue reading
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