8.24.2015

Recent Glimpses


Murphy Lake
before the wildfires began

it is too smoky these days from many fires in our area to be out wandering
so many of us have sore throats, headaches, asthma etc.

so i will share some glimpses from my woods

above
evidence of a sapsucker
beautiful design
not good for trees


beautiful visitor 
came to eat service berries


it has been a very dry and hot summer
so not many mosquitos
usually there are zillions of the bloodsuckers

for the first time i could put the hammock up and laze in the shade on hot summer days
(that is peppermint drying)


if one is lucky
there are a couple late wild straberries
SO very tiny
 

first time that i have seen a toothbrush Caterpillar
such an interesting fancy critter!


lovely twisted stalk berry
a tiny bit edible

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8.08.2015

Along a Mountain Road


find mystery


and 
majesty


dignity


and
beauty


far off views


and 
intimate glimpses
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Yes, the mamma of the baby grouse was near by!

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