Archive for March 2021

Key Largo: Lizards, Flowers And Tropical Sunsets

After my morning hikes in Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park I would usually   spend some time exploring the beautiful sub-tropical flowers gardens of the Bar Harbor Lodge and Coconut Bay Resort where I was staying. And enjoy the homemade scones and coffee the owners of the lodge provide their guest.  These well…

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Looking For Geese And Ducks Along The Lehigh River

After seeing the return of the geese and ducks at the PPL wetlands along the Susquehanna River on Saturday I decided to head to the Lehigh River on Sunday morning  and look for  more of these migrating birds there. I usually see them on the river or in the nearby ponds and wetlands  in the…

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Exploring Lake Ontelaunee In Berks County

We had perfect early Spring weather here in Northeastern Pennsylvania  on Sunday.   I decided to spend it exploring Lake Ontelaunee in Berks County. I have heard  it is a good place to observe migrating water fowl . The lake is located about an hour south of my home in Hazle Township Luzerne County. It was…

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More Ducks And March Sunshine At The Wetlands.

The skies were clear when I awoke early Saturday morning. I knew this meant more March sunshine and I decided to head to the  PPL Wetlands in Salem Township, Luzerne County and look for wildlife.  The temperature was a pleasant Spring-like 48 degrees when I arrived. As I began my hike in the wetlands I…

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March Backyard Visitors

Despite the heavy snow cover that remained from the January and February snow storms, I still had the usual  critters visit my backyard  in Hazle Township, Luzerne County in early March. The snow finally melted,  and some new critters  started to show up at my  feeders the last two weeks in March.  The small herd…

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