Every few decades Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta,) migrate in huge numbers. These small butterflies overwinter in warm southern areas and travel north each year. Their favorite host plants are in the nettle family (Urtica). The adults I've seen this year have been nectaring on dandelions, but they also like tree sap and rotting fruit. … Continue reading Red Admirals in Flight
Author: notes with coffee
When I'm not watching the world around me I'm an animal lover, naturalist, woodworker and photographer. The order changes daily.
Without a Word
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
It’s That Time of Year
American Hazelnut blossoming. Pine Warblers are passing through. Two-lined Salamanders and other amphibians are on the move. It's a wonderful time of year. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well: Don't forget to check out my new butterfly book!
Eclipse Photos
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April 8, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Prepping for the Eclipse
In less than a week we will see a total eclipse of the sun here in Vermont, Now is the time for preparations to be finalized. Questions to consider: Are you in the path of totality? You have probably heard it over and over. A partial eclipse is nothing like a full eclipse. If at … Continue reading Prepping for the Eclipse
Spring in Vermont
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate March, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Without a Word
(Or, with few words) Sometimes we see the whole picture. Sometimes we see what's close. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate March, 2024 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
The View from Here
How do ravens see the world? And you? How do you see the world? We all have out own perspective. Thanks for looking,Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateNovember, 2023
Vermont Flood, Day 26
The shelter is closed. After 26 days our work is done and we're going home. Those of us with homes to go to that is. For the rest, many of our people - and yes, we've become both attached to and protective of many of our families, both human and animal - many of them … Continue reading Vermont Flood, Day 26
Vermont Flood Day 17
The shelter is about to close and it’s going to be a rough closing. It is Thursday and rumors are flying. Unofficially, we are closing tomorrow. Officially there is still no word. We are supposed to get 48 hours notice before closing, so presumably we will be open at least until Sat. But no one … Continue reading Vermont Flood Day 17
The Nature of Things 