Category Archives: Field Notes

Lay of the Land

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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World Turtle Day

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

May 23 was World Turtle Day.  “This is a busy time of year for many turtles who are traveling to lay eggs. Be on the lookout for turtles crossing roads and, if you can do so safely, lend them a … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Trillium

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Trillium erectum, aka Wake Robin, Stinking Benjamin or simply Red Trillium, is a unique spring ephemeral that prefers moist, deciduous woodlands. Be advised never to sniff this one, as its odor is fetid and is pollinated by carrion flies. However, its … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Silent Sunday

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Eliza Waters

 

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Happy Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Honor Our Mother Earth

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Change

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Eliza Waters

One thing we can always count on is change. Nature has taught me that nothing stands still. The way of living things is birth, growth, death and repurposing. Life is nothing more than a river of molecules passing through form. … Continue reading →

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Nest Building

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Eliza Waters

From YardMap‘s Facebook page: In an increasingly fragmented and anthropocentric landscape it can be difficult and time consuming to locate enough high quality building materials to make secure and well insulated nests. Many birds will resort to using dangerous materials … Continue reading →

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Harbinger

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I heard my first red-winged blackbird today. My official harbinger of Spring!

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