Archive for October 2023
The First Fall Colors Appear At Community Park.
I will admit, I am not a big fan of Fall anymore. I once was. I loved the changing seasons and the cooler days of Fall. I even liked what followed, I loved Winter and snow. Those who know me may find that hard to believe. Now I dread the cold and dark days of…
Read MoreAutumn Arrives At The Susquehanna Wetlands
It was two weeks since I last hiked in the Susquehanna Wetlands in Luzerne County . Autumn arrived here in Northeastern Pennsylvania since my last visit. On Saturday, when I returned, I found the wetlands and river lands have begun their annual transformation from the lush green colors of Spring and Summer to the many …
Read MoreThe First Hint Of Fall Color At the Greater Hazleton Rails To Trails
The first colors of Fall appeared here in Northeastern Pennsylvania this past week. The red maple, gray birch and aspen trees are the first trees to show hints of the annual explosion of color that occurs in our woodlands. The shortening days and cooler temperatures that arrive in the Fall start this slow process. I…
Read MoreA Quiet, Somber October Hike in The Susquehanna Wetlands
Like March in the Spring, October is a transitional month. Temperatures could range from the mid 80’s to the 20’s. The weather could be warm and sunny one day or cloudy with snow flurries the next day. Almost as unpredictable as March, October is. However, unlike March, things don’t get better in October for long…
Read MorePanama Day Two. My First Morning At Canopy Tower. As Advertised, It Is A Nature And Birding Paradise
It was only about a month ago when I first learned of Canopy Tower. Canopy Tower is one of a family of ecolodges located in the biodiverse tropical rain forests of Panama and operated by the Canopy Family. There is more on how I discovered this remarkable place in my previous blog. The Tower is…
Read MoreThe Panama Canal. On My Bucket List For Decades. The Journey Begins
I am writing this blog in one of my favorite places, an airport, this time the Newark International Airport in New Jersey. I am enjoying a view of the cotton-like cumulus clouds floating over the New York City skyline. I am on my way to Panama City where I will stay at the Canopy Tower,…
Read MoreAn Unseasonably Mild October Hike In The Susquehanna Wetlands With A Lot Of Fallen Leaves And Birds
I returned to one of my favorite hiking trails on Saturday. The Susquehanna Wetlands in Salem Township Luzerne County. I try an visit this private nature preserve every week, but it was three weeks since my last visit. I was in Panama. One of the reasons for my trip was too see some of the …
Read MorePanama Day 2: Torrential Rains And A Visit To Summit Botanical Gardens And It’s Famous Harpy Eagle
After our morning hike near the Canopy Tower eco-lodge in Panama we gathered to discuss the birds and other animals we saw on our walk and add them to a very elaborate check list provided by the lodge . It was a very informative experience. We the enjoyed a nice lunch. Soon afterward the skies…
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