Category Archives: Field Notes

Lay of the Land

Trillium

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

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Silent Sunday

 

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Happy Earth Day

Honor Our Mother Earth

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Change

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

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

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

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Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

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What I Need

What I need right about now… …because I’m having a bit of resistance accepting ‘what is’ today… Spring is officially 34 days away. I’ve got a while yet to go, so I’m going to have to deal with what’s happening … Continue reading →

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