Beetles in the News

Concerning the effects of the mountain pine beetle in Colorado, Elevation Outdoors Magazine has a piece on the beetle and it's possible effects on recreation.

Food

Growing up in New Jersey did have some benefits. Ecologically, it is the northern range of a whole host of plants.I spent a lot of time in the Pine Barrens. And the shore. Hot and humid in the summer, it does carry a lot of good memories for me. Out in the Pines, nighttime was an incredible mix of sounds.

We also had good food. Harvest Cake, Blueberry Crunch, (works great with a berry mix,yumm!) and Pepper Hash. And of course Jersey tomatoes and corn.

And I can't forget peaches.

Or blue crabs.

Yellow-rumped warbler

Dendroica coronata

Violets

Lady slippers

Lady slippers,moccasin flower, whatever you call them it's still Cypripedium acaule. When the mosquitos are at their worst and the blackflies are swarming, you can be sure they are blooming.

Ruby Throat

It takes time for the little guys to get used to me.

June 1.

Snow on the mountains around here. It looks like it started around 2500'. Gone by mid-day. Woke to a temperature of 34 f.