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To all those interested in the natural world. Please add your sightings.

In the woods we return to reason and faith-Emerson

Best-Lynn

Thursday, September 11, 2014

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Slender Gerardia is in flower.
John
Slender Gerardia

close up of the Slender Gerardia flower

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Bears tearing up our compost bin

The bear came and tore up our compost bin that had been locked.  We've had the bid for 30 years.  Seemed particularly aggressive, and I am quite concerned.  Contact the game warden if this happens to you.


Monday, September 8, 2014

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Caterpillars of Cherry Scallop Shell Moths nest gregariously on Black Cherry shoots, lacing leaves into shelters. They often tie up the entire shoot.
John
Cherry Scallop Shell moth caterpillar

Saturday, September 6, 2014

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Dwarf Cinquefoil is doing its obscure little thing in dry, grassy areas today.
John
Dwarf Cinquefoil

Dwarf Cinquefoil