by Nancy Nabak, Communication Coordinator When we crave the sound of a leaf blower over the sound of kinglets and kingfishers, we might be in trouble. I don’t know how far we are from that, but I refused to let … Continue reading
Category Archives: Spring
What a joy to finally emerge from the cold, at least some days, and see nature’s green again. Early morning’s in May, when not too cold and a calm wind are my favorite days of the year. The haze of … Continue reading
Spring has arrived in our Lakeshore, even though just a week ago temperatures were below zero. Days are longer, the sun is higher in the sky, and all around us wildlife is responding. A few robins and red-winged blackbirds stayed … Continue reading
I think naps are wasted on the young. Not that children don’t need them- they definitely do, but with age sleep becomes more precious. A good night’s sleep, taken for granted when I was younger, is now something that is … Continue reading
Well, the real winter has found us. So much for our smug enjoyment of mild temperatures and little snow. We’ve made it 2/3rds of the way through the season, as its defined biologically. In a few weeks birds will already … Continue reading