Category Archives: Field Notes

Lay of the Land

Silent Sunday

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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WPC: Symbol

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“Symbolism is uniquely human. We use symbols to represent intangible things like our beliefs and emotions, and to convert the abstract into something understandable. We may also use symbols to simplify and convey information.” To me, the Red-winged Blackbird is … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Ferns Unfurling

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The unfurling of fern fiddleheads in spring is one of the things I look forward to every year. To me, each one is a work of art. Above is a lovely reddish-bronze Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) named for its quick demise when … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Eliza Waters

This weekend we took a ride to Bullitt Reservation to take my fourth and final photos in a series showing the four seasons from the same vantage point. Along with the ground blackberry that kept snagging and scratching my ankles, the black … Continue reading →

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Renewed

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Eliza Waters

It is such a joy to be outside these days with the birds calling from nearly every tree and bush, I’m thrilled to be alive to witness the renewal of another spring. After this past, bitterly cold winter, these warm, sunny … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Bobcat

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Eliza Waters

My neighbor called today to let me know that our resident bear has returned from hibernation, larger than ever, visiting their compost pile and bird feeders last night. As they usually get the first visit, it’s nice of them to … Continue reading →

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Wildlife in the Yard

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Yesterday afternoon I noticed a wild hen turkey near our feeder and as I drew near the window right below me was a tom strutting his stuff! Like the iconic Thanksgiving bird, he displays heightened mating season color and stance – … Continue reading →

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