11/11/11 is an auspicious date. Today is Veterans Day and I sit outside the North Truro Library in the cold, so I hope you will forgive my not being able to do more than share these glimpses of a wondrous wildlife sanctuary. A true reason among many for maintaing a peaceful world. Here on the National Seashore wildlife and beauty are abundant. I have just posted to Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens today about the parade of wildlife I have encountered in my gardens. I hope you can check it … [Read more...] about Glimpses From The Edge – A Wildlife Sanctuary – Cape Cod National Seashore
Glimpses From The Edge – A Wildlife Sanctuary – Cape Cod National Seashore
11/11/11 is an auspicious date. Today is Veterans Day and I sit outside the North Truro Library in the cold, so I hope you will forgive my not being able to do more than share these glimpses of a wondrous wildlife sanctuary. A true reason among many for maintaing a peaceful world. Here on the National Seashore wildlife and beauty are abundant. I have just posted to Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens today about the parade of wildlife I have encountered in my gardens. I hope you can check it out … [Read more...] about Glimpses From The Edge – A Wildlife Sanctuary – Cape Cod National Seashore
Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
Turkey Vultures Cathartes aura (cleansing breeze) soaring high in the air are quite beautiful and majestic with a wing span of over six feet. They are intelligent and extremely important in preventing the spread of disease. Friends to farmers and gas utility workers alike for cleaning up dead carcasses and locating gas leaks, the Turkey Vulture's role in our ecosystem is unique and valued thus protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Still many find these vital carrion … [Read more...] about Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
Turkey Vultures Cathartes aura (cleansing breeze) soaring high in the air are quite beautiful and majestic with a wing span of over six feet. They are intelligent and extremely important in preventing the spread of disease. Friends to farmers and gas utility workers alike for cleaning up dead carcasses and locating gas leaks, the Turkey Vulture's role in our ecosystem is unique and valued thus protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Still many find these vital carrion consumers … [Read more...] about Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
The Autumn landscape now wears russet and deep golden hues.As strong tall Oaks free their true colors. This morning the landscape and gardens were tossed ahead a few months into winter temperatures and snow! Most unusual for this time of year.This young buck forages through the wet snow. I love the way one of his budding antlers is directly poised 'side by side' with a plant stalk. By late morning the snow begins to melt and fall from the greatly relieved shrubs and … [Read more...] about Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
