Category Archives: Field Notes

Lay of the Land

Latest Hatch

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Following up on my “It’s a Girl!” post from three weeks ago, my last two Monarch butterflies emerged from their chrysalises. Yesterday, a male (mid-rib vein dots on lower wing) and today, a female. They are beautiful and healthy, off … Continue reading →

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Eclipsed

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Millions of Americans witnessed yesterday’s solar eclipse, either through special glasses, livestreamed online or through pinhole devices. Where I live, we were predicted to have only 60% totality, so I wasn’t all that hyped. However, out of curiosity, I created … Continue reading →

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It’s A Girl!

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The first of the monarchs (Danaus plexippus) I have been fostering on my kitchen counter this past month hatched today and it’s a female. Like any proud parent, I think she is perfect and beautiful! I feel hopeful for her future, but … Continue reading →

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We Have Babies!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Last week when I spotted a female Monarch (Danaus plexippus) on my coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), my hopes soared that this year we might host a new generation of this imperiled species in our backyard. Today, I spotted a male and my … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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Backyard Visitor

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Eliza Waters

I was surprised and delighted to see this handsome fellow, a Great Horned Owl, in our backyard today.  They aren’t very common in our woods to my knowledge. In the twenty-seven years that I’ve lived here, I’ve seen only one. … Continue reading →

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Spring Wildflower Walk

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Eliza Waters

Walking in the woods in search of wildflowers is one of my favorite things to do in spring. Countless flowers push forth from the deep, leafy humus before the trees leaf out, taking advantage of the warm sunshine and completing their … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Eliza Waters
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