In the Fog
We have run into morning fogs from time to time. Sometimes there is just a whisp in the valleys, while other times we hesitate to drive to work because the…
Mothday
At Saturday's Pet/Butterfly Day at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, my favorite finds were two moths which can be seen during the day. The clearwing moth flies and moves just like…
Meander in Meadowlark Meadow
In the Spring, we like Meadowlark Meadow for the melodies of all the nesting songbirds. But by August, the native grasses are taller than I am, and the Summer flowers,…
Monarch Waystations in Woodland Garden
Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States and Canada to overwintering areas in Mexico and California where they wait out the winter until conditions…
Spring Floods and Flowers
Last week it rained for about 48 hours, it seemed, and we got almost 7 inches total at the Nature Preserve. The Frog Pond rose, making the dock look like…
What’s Blooming in the Woodland Garden
Early Spring wildflowers are a daily surprise in the Woodland Garden at the Nature Preserve. The pop up with little notice, so you have to visit as often as possible…
Raptor Pellets
As I entered Mahan Manor this morning, I found an enormous pellet on the bench. This 2 inch long pellet was found under a tree in the front yard. Given its…
Sandhill Cranes Flying Over Kentucky
Have you heard a strange, ethereal sound overhead in the last few days? Run outside, and you may be fortunate to see Sandhill Cranes on the move migrating over Kentucky,…
Robin Scientists
We are all getting really tired of the cold, snow and ice this winter, right? So are the robins. But they know the scientific way to deal with the cold.…
How Do Birds Stay Warm?
Once again, winter is descending on Kentucky in full force. I drink lots of hot tea, snuggle under my fleece blanket, and wear lots of layers to keep warm. But…