As cold as it has been, the birds have nowhere to go other than to hunker down in the bushes and leaf piles. Just sparrows – this was a result of my bird count. In general, bird are nature's messengers. As populations of birds change, those fluctuations may indicate shifts in pollution levels, … [Read more...]
American Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
While visiting Mandy Ploch's cabin recently, I noticed the American Witchhazel was blossomed out two weeks ahead of time. I looked again the following weekend, and the plant was just about blooming. A couple of days to go, just when it was supposed be. Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) One of the … [Read more...]
Forest Fire causes Fungi to Grow
With all the forest fires rampaging through the drought-stricken areas of the USA and Canada, there appears to be at least one other glimmer of goodness that comes from all this damage. I think we're all familiar with the Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) from western USA, which requires fire to melt … [Read more...]
2019 Fall Colors
Reference my post Why the Colors of Fall. This year here in East Central Wisconsin one can really see a difference in the colors of fall. The wet year we've had has produced variations in leaf color and the recent mild temperatures have slowed the change. But if you look closely, here and there … [Read more...]
Eastern Candlewax Lichen (Ahtiana aurescens)
My most recent wildflower adventure took me to our hunting property for the first time this year. Between the rains which sometimes make the lane in impassable; the horrible storms which have caused so much damage in my own landscape; and my volunteer commitments, there just wasn't an appropriate … [Read more...]
Remembering
This week is the fifteenth anniversary of my oldest brother Dave's passing. Dave was my turkey hunting partner. We shared the joy of being at our hunting property -- hiking and exploring, learning about all the different plants, watching how the hydrology changed what we saw from one year to the … [Read more...]
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