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Cardinal In My Black And White Landscape
February 25, 2026 Oh my! A spot of brilliant scarlet, against the stunning black and white landscape. A male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) catches my attention as I travel aimlessly. The scene becomes a quilt of winter. _______________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!
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Snow On The Ristra
New Mexico, Land Of Enchantment. That’s what this ristra represents to me. A state very special to me. The wind was blowing so very hard 2 nights ago, it blanketed everything with the snow that was coming down. Making it a frosted fairyland. _______________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by…
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Plastered With Snow
It wasn’t the same as snowcrete coming down, like nearly a month ago, but yesterday was quite a day. Snow falling all day long. Some of that time the temperature was fluttering between 33° and 34° so the snow didn’t stick very well, that is until the temperature dropped below freezing. And was the wind…
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How Did They Bloom So Quickly?
February 21, 2026 Just a couple days ago, they were buried under heavy, rock solid snowcrete. A short bit of time with some warm weather, nearly an inch of rain, and they are blooming as if they can survive anything. Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis). _______________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts…
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Wood Frogs, A Late Winter Joy
February 20, 2026 It’s late winter, and right on time, even before the Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) begin their chirping calls, Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) have arrived. Their noisy clacking calls can be heard through my closed windows, as they call, hoping to attract a mate. Out of the water, it’s a bit easier to…
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A Few Words From A Robin
February 19, 2026 An American Robin (Turdus migratorius) wants you to know that its species is not a sign of spring. They are year-round residents of the lower 48 states. They just change their behavior during the winter. Switching from their warm weather diet of worms, grubs, and insects that they find in your lawn.…
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Not All Winter Landscapes Are Black and White
February 17, 2026 Several years ago, Valentine’s Day, there was a stunning ice storm. Here, a small glimpse of the beauty that was created. Ice on Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Deep, yummy, emerald green. Not a black and white image. Though in my heart, winter here is black and white, this is an example…