Snapping Turtle - Sit Spot #1290 - September 30, 2022

Saw the mud trail 

but could not figure out

how it was made...

Different location showed the Snapping Turtle

Friday, September 30, 2022 8:20 p.m.

Sit 1290 : East Porch : In the dark again

+11 (+10) NE 7-11 58% humidity

(Lots of traffic noise),

(Fireworks?),

Few stars behind moving clouds,

Cassiopeia?

Extras:

12:30 a.m. -

Calm, quiet

Stars shining,

Flowers from RBG Arboretum -

Aster, Arrow-Leaved

Aster, Azure 

Aster, Calico

Aster, Large-Leaved

Aster, New England

Aster, Smooth

Beggar Tick

Boneset

Boneset, Tall

Chickweed, Common 

Chicory, Wild 

Clover, Red 

Coneflower, Cutleaf

Dandelion, Common 

Goldenrod, Blue-Stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada

Goldenrod, Tall

Pink, Deptford 

Queen Anne's Lace 

Snakeroot, White

Sow Thistle, Field 

Sunflower, Common 

Wood Sorrel, Yellow

Yarrow, Common 

Photo Site #2 - East Willow

Cat Art - Sit spot #1289 - September 29, 2022

Cat Art

All because Fleur-Ange wanted a cat silhouette

Thursday, September 29, 2022 10:25 a.m.

Sit 1289  :  Brush Pile W  :  Sunny 

+11° (+10°) NW 11-17 kph 58%humidity 

Towhee,

White Throated Sparrows,

(Prop Plane),

(Traffic noises),

Downy Woodpecker,

Blue Jay,

Extras:

2:40 a.m. - Cloudy, calm

Along the trails -

Crows,

Carolina Wren,

Donkey,

Blue Jay,

Insect calls,

Towhee,

Micrathena Spider,

Blooming Plants seen today:

Aster, Arrow-leaved 

Aster, Azure

Aster, Calico

Aster, Frost

Aster, Heart-leaved

Aster, Heath - 1st 

Aster, New England 

Aster, Panicled 

Aster, Smooth,

Beggar Tick

Black-eyed Susans

Borage

Campion, Rose 

Campion, White

Catnip

Coneflower, Thin-leaved

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Fleabane, Daisy

Galinsoga

Geranium 

Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada 

Goldenrod, Grey 

Goldenrod, Tall

Goldenrod, Zigzag

Knotgrass 

Lamb’s Quarter

Marigold

Mint, Chocolate

Morning Glory 

Motherwort 

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox, Garden

Queen Anne's Lace

Snapdragon, Dwarf

Speedwell, Long-leaved

Spiderwort 

Sunflower 

Tea, Oswego 

Thyme, Garden 

Tobacco

Tomato

Wood Sorrel 

Yarrow

Seen or heard

from Kitchen or

Kitchen Porch

Blue Jay,

Goldfinches,

Carolina Wren,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel.

Photo Site #1 - East Pond Site

Mushroom - Sit Spot #1288 - September 28, 2022

Giant  Puffball mushroom

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:40 p.m.

Sit 1288 :  East porch : Dark & Cloudy 

+11° (+10°) N 9-14 kph 71% humidity 

Insect calls,

(Traffic noises),

(Train),

(Jet - WestJet flight 670),

Crickets,

Extras:

3:55 a.m. - Coyotes howling

Along the afternoon Trails -

Very quiet, no birds calling,

Blooming Plants seen today:

Aster, Arrow-leaved 

Aster, Azure

Aster, Calico

Aster, Frost

Aster, Heart-leaved

Aster, New England 

Aster, Panicled 

Aster, Smooth,

Beggar Tick

Black-eyed Susans

Borage

Campion, Rose 

Campion,White

Catnip

Coneflower, Thin-leaved

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Fleabane, Daisy

Galinsoga

Geranium 

Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada 

Goldenrod, Grey 

Goldenrod, Tall

Goldenrod, Zigzag

Knotgrass 

Lamb’s Quarter

Marigold

Mint, Chocolate

Morning Glory 

Motherwort 

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox, Garden

Queen Anne's Lace

Snapdragon, Dwarf

Speedwell, Long-leaved

Spiderwort 

Sunflower 

Tea, Oswego 

Thyme, Garden 

Tobacco

Tomato

Wood Sorrel 

Yarrow

Seen or heard

from Kitchen or

Kitchen Porch

Blue Jay,

Crows.

Photo Site #9 -

Looking out from West Brush Pile

 

Abstract - Sit Spot #1287 - September 27, 2022

Three's a Crowd

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:30 a.m.

Sit 1287  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy with light rain 

+12° (+10°)  W 22-33 kph   88% humidity 

Crows,

Rain on tarp,

(Traffic noises),

Goldenrods blooming nearby,

Willows turning Yellow,

Maples on distance turning red,

(Jet - Air Canada Jazz flight 796...),

Insect calls,

Extras:

12:30 a.m. - cloudy & quiet

Along the trails -

Grey Squirrel,

Crows,

Blue Jay,

Micrathena Spider,

Blooming Plants seen today:

Aster, Arrow-leaved 

Aster, Azure

Aster, Calico

Aster, Frost

Aster, Heart-leaved

Aster, New England 

Aster, Panicled 

Aster, Smooth,

Aster, Woodland

Beggar Tick

Black-eyed Susans

Borage

Campion, Rose 

Campion,White - 1st on property

Catnip

Coneflower, Thin-leaved

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Fleabane, Daisy

Galinsoga

Geranium 

Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada 

Goldenrod, Grass-leaved

Goldenrod, Grey 

Goldenrod, Tall

Goldenrod, Zigzag

Knotgrass 

Lamb’s Quarter

Marigold

Mint, Chocolate

Morning Glory 

Motherwort 

Mustard, Wormseed

Orpine 

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox, Garden

Pigweed

Queen Anne's Lace

Snapdragon, Dwarf

Speedwell, Long-leaved

Spiderwort 

Sunflower 

Tea, Oswego 

Thyme, Garden 

Tobacco

Tomato

Wood Sorrel 

Yarrow,

Seen or heard

from Kitchen or

Kitchen Porch

Raven,

Crows,

Grey Squirrel.

Photo Site #8 - West Pond Area

no water - sigh

Shaggy Mane Mushroom

(Digital Art + Photo)

Late blooming Wild Lettuce

Last seen September 1st

Monday, September 26, 2022 10:15 a.m.

Sit 1286  :  Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy 

+13° (10°) SW 30-45 kph 77% humidity 

Insect calls,

(Traffic noises),

Wind in trees,

(Train),

Goldenrod blooming nearby,

More Sumac leaves turning red,

Extras:

12:45 a.m. - Mars shining in east,

Along the Trails -

Blue Jays,

Crows,

Insect calls,

Bluebirds,

Downy Woodpecker,

Puffballs not much larger,

Micrathena Spider,

Black Squirrel,

Robins,

Blooming Plants seen today:

Aster, Arrow-leaved 

Aster, Azure

Aster, Calico

Aster, Flat-topped 

Aster, Frost

Aster, Heart-leaved

Aster, New England 

Aster, Panicled 

Aster, Smooth,

Aster, Woodland

Beggar Tick

Black-eyed Susans

Borage

Campion, Rose 

Cancerwort, Sharp-lobed 

Catnip

Clover, White Sweet 

Coneflower, Thin-leaved

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Evening Primrose, Common 

Fleabane, Daisy

Galinsoga

Geranium 

Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada 

Goldenrod, Grass-leaved

Goldenrod, Grey 

Goldenrod, Tall

Goldenrod, Zigzag

Knotgrass 

Lamb’s Quarter

Lettuce, Wild 

Marigold

Mint, Chocolate

Morning Glory 

Motherwort 

Orpine 

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox, Garden

Pigweed

Queen Anne's Lace

Snapdragon, Dwarf

Speedwell, Long-leaved

Spiderwort 

Sunflower 

Tea, Oswego 

Thyme, Garden 

Tobacco

Tomato

Wood Sorrel 

Yarrow,

Seen or heard

from Kitchen or

Kitchen Porch

Crows,

Blue Jays,

Goldfinches.

Photo Site #7 -

Sunrise Time from 2nd Floor Window

Spider Art - Sit Spot #1285 - September 25, 2022

Photo of Micrathena Spider

pasted on a spiderweb that I drew

Sunday, September 25, 2022 10:30 a.m.

Sit 1285 : Brush Pile W  :  Cloudy with rain 

+14° (+14°) NW 4-6 kph 100% humidity 

Insect calls,

Chipmunk rushed in sit spot & out faster,

Rain on tarp,

Mosquitoes,

Goldenrod blooming nearby,

Extras:

12:50 a.m. - Great Horned Owl

Along the trails -

Blue Jays,

Donkey,

Insect calls,

Light rain,

2 Puffballs - 1st of season

Micrathena Spider,

Towhee,

7:30 p.m. - Bats flying

Blooming Plants seen today:

Aster, Arrow-leaved 

Aster, Azure

Aster, Calico

Aster, Flattopped 

Aster, Frost

Aster, Heart-leaved

Aster, New England 

Aster, Panicled 

Aster, Smooth,

Aster, Woodland

Beggar Tick

Black-eyed Susans

Borage

Catnip

Coneflower, Thin-leaved

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Fleabane, Daisy

Galinsoga

Geranium 

Goldenrod, Blue-stemmed

Goldenrod, Canada 

Goldenrod, Grass-leaved

Goldenrod, Grey 

Goldenrod, Tall

Goldenrod, Zigzag

Knotgrass 

Lamb’s Quarter

Marigold

Mint, Chocolate

Morning Glory 

Motherwort 

Orpine 

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox, Garden

Pigweed

Queen Anne's Lace

Snapdragon, Dwarf

Speedwell, Long-leaved

Spiderwort 

Sunflower 

Tea, Oswego 

Thyme, Garden 

Tobacco

Tomato

Wood Sorrel 

Yarrow,

Along the road-

Butter & eggs,

Chicory,

Mayweed,

Field Sow-thistles,

Velvet leaf,

-----------------

Repaired goat's climber.

Fixed goats stall gate

 for 4th time.

Repaired Donkey's feed trough,

 broken by goats I think.

Made new feed trough 

 for goats.

Cleaned goats stall.

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Seen or heard

from Kitchen or

Kitchen Porch

Bluebird,

Crows,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrels,

Red Squirrel.

Photo Site #6 - Close up of East Willow