There has been frost to the north of us but this is the first time it has hit our meadows. The mosquitoes are definately slowing down but I still got a bite or two yesterday. Sigh!
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Looking close . . .
. . . at a New England Aster with my microscope at the disk florets. I liked how the yellow pollen and disk florets stood out against the purple of the ray florets.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Bird Food
The Amur Honeysuckle berries are large and bright at this time of year. Some quick research on the internet indicated that many winter birds eat the berries and so do the white-tailed deer. I did NOT see any information about humans trying to eat them.
The Amur Honeysuckle seems to spread quite quickly as I don't remember seeing any 20 years ago but they are in many places on RBG propery now but not in cultivated areas. They seem to be wild and spreading.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday Stroll
I have liked the Great Blue Heron's for years and years. My father knew where they nested in Kansas and took us, the family, and others there often. When I moved to Canada, I was pleased to find Herons almost within sight of where I found myself living and it was not long after that I found a new heron rookery.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Gertrude: Outstanding in Her Field
Several people had told me that their goats would follow them around if given the chance so I decided to give my goats the chance and took them out of their fenced pasture. Sure enough, they followed me around. Often they were so close that I could not turn to take their photos. In this case, Alice was right beside me and Gertrude was only a few paces behind. I later took the donkey, Leroy, and the two goats out. I kept Leroy on the lead and I did not trust that he would come back as easily as the goats. Leaving the fenced pasture was a lot easier than going back in. The goats did follow me to the gate but needed encouragement to get through the gate.
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