It’s been a long haul for the people of Barre, Montpelier and all the other towns in Vermont affected by the flooding, almost two weeks ago now. I went to doctors appointment today and one of the first things I noticed was how quiet and peaceful it was. I'm one of the managers of an … Continue reading Vermont Flood day 12
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When I'm not watching the world around me I'm an animal lover, naturalist, woodworker and photographer. The order changes daily.
The Eyes Have it
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things.KateJuly, 2023 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Looking for Orange
(Straight-lined Vaxi Moth) Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things.KateJuly, 2023
Moth Ball
I attended my first Moth Ball the other night. I dressed carefully for the event, cargo pants tucked neatly into my socks, vest pockets filled with accoutrements - UV flashlight, headlamp, field guide, spare camera battery....You're getting the idea.The Moth Ball was hosted by Northern Woodlands and took place in their back yard. JoAnne Russo, … Continue reading Moth Ball
Reading the Landscape
I took an excellent course on “Reading the Landscape” this past weekend through the North Branch Nature Center, Biodiversity University. Led by Alicia Daniel, it was designed to teach us to tune into the different layers of the land, rather than to simply skim the surface. As anyone who reads my blog knows, I’m a … Continue reading Reading the Landscape
The Joy of the Hunt
What can be more fun than tramping around the pucker brush, slopping through a marshy area, dodging tree limbs and swatting mosquitos? Why, doing all that while chasing butterflies and moths, of course. Hobomok Skipper (Lon Hobomok) I was out for a few hours in the heat of the day yesterday, at times on my … Continue reading The Joy of the Hunt
Spring in Vermont
It's not all about fall foliage. Thanks for looking,Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateMay, 2023 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Spring Fertility
We're having babies left and right! First the Rosy Maple Moth now not one or two but 5 Cecropia Moths. They hatched from eggs given to me by a caterpillar friend (everyone needs one). Caterpillars start life as tiny things and literally eat themselves out of their skin. They grow too large for their body … Continue reading Spring Fertility
We Had a Baby!
We adopted (kidnapped) this butterfly as a caterpillar I found on a random walk last August. I posted the picture to inaturalist to be identified, then fed the caterpillar until it pupated. Pupa is on the left with caterpillar inside, working hard to shed the old form and create a new one. The dead looking … Continue reading We Had a Baby!
It’s a Scary World
Yesterday I saw a man, 6’ tall, built like a boxer, with a scruffy beard, wearing a worn baseball cap, cupping an 8 week old puppy in his hands. She fit in his palms, golden-brown fur wet from a recent walk in the rain. He lifted the puppy.He was in a dog training room, dozens … Continue reading It’s a Scary World
The Nature of Things 