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Waxing Gibbous Moon
Sorry didn’t get time for a blog entry yesterday but just enjoying this beautiful May days. And the nights are just as beautiful. The planets Venus and Jupiter are shining in the western sky, although dimmed by the waxing moon. If you are still up, get out and take a peek. The moon is even…
The Lehigh Gorge From Above: On The Broad Mountain
Another beautiful day in Northeastern Pennsylvania. And I wasn’t going to stay indoors. I decided to hike the Broad Mountain to the spectacular view, above, of the Lehigh River Gorge. It’s about a 3 3/4 mile hike to the view on a good trail through State Game lands. The trail was improved with stone,…
More Birds At The PPL Wetlands
We had a gorgeous May day here in North eastern Pennsylvania. Cool but cloudless deep blue skies and plenty of sunshine. A perfect day to hike in one of my favorite areas to find the many species of birds that returned to our area, the PPL Wetlands. Didn’t take long to spot mommy eastern phoebe…
May Showers, Flowers And Other “Stuff”, A Hike Out The Rails With My Macro Lens.
I left work a little early today thinking I would get some hiking in the sun out the railroad tracks near my house. It was mostly sunny, although windy and cool, when I left so I wore shorts and a tee shirt. Well not a good idea. When I got out a few miles some…
Loss Of A Landmark
I heard from a friend the oyster mushrooms were growing in our area. Also known locally as the “shaking ash” mushroom this anise flavored mushroom is one of the first edible one to appear. I love them. I usually find them on dead aspen trees. So, after work, I hiked out in the woods near…
Backyard Feeders Always Come Through In The Clutch
Didn’t have much time to walk or work on my blog for today. Was looking for something quick and interesting. Looked out my window and, as always, plenty of activity at my bird feeders. So I just grabbed my camera and sat on my deck and took some quick photos. For some reason the goldfinches…
“I must have flowers, always, and always.” ― Claude Monet
I love this quote and I have to say I agree with Monet. I posted it on my Facebook page this morning. And this is the season for flowers, here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. I had to get my lawn furniture out tonight so not much time for photographs….
Turkey Tango In My Backyard.
I got home from work today to hear a commotion going on in my backyard. It seems two younger gobblers (male turkeys) joined up to oust the big old timer who had been been chasing after the hens feeding in my yard. I got to my window to see them chasing him into the woods….
PPL Wetlands Again?, Why Not, It Seems There Is Always Something To See There.
There were showers and thunderstorms in our forecast here in Northeastern Pennsylvania this morning. I decided to return to the wetlands I visited yesterday, where there are a number of short trails and loops, rather than hike out far and get caught in a storm. Of course, it didn’t rain but still glad I decided…
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