Monthly Archives: April 2020

Spring butterflies

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alistair

  A better indication than the equinox for the arrival of spring is the arrival of butterflies. In the last few days, I have seen two, both early-season species. Each settled on some dry grass and spread its wings so … Continue reading →

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Bird flights

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Alistair

  The canonical bird picture shows it perched in profile. Such a picture is useful for identification, and is relatively easy to take. When I say this, I don’t mean to imply that a profile is easy — just that … Continue reading →

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Steam devils in April

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Alistair

  Steam devils in April? This was unexpected. Although not an every-winter occurrence, my experience is that steam devils are seen over the Lake during a bitterly cold outbreak of brisk winds in midwinter. Yet, there they were on a … Continue reading →

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Red-tailed couple

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Alistair

  Sometimes one happens upon a really nice scene. Such was the case this morning when, for the first time, I saw a close Red-tailed Hawk couple watching me from a snag. The female is on the left, the male … Continue reading →

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