A sure sign of spring is when I see the garter snakes emerging and looking to mate. I went out after work, but it was starting to cool down. I did find a few garter snakes, but not the numbers that my… more →
Stewart Stickwrote 4 hours ago: There is a meadow a bit hidden from others where I can stay at a blanket, read and get myself a nice … more →
wrote 2 days ago: I decided to forego a mental health-related blog and write instead on a topic I hate. Snakes. Yes, I … more →
wrote 4 days ago: It is easy to forget that other organisms also affect the “environment” of a given speci … more →
wrote 4 days ago: Another beautiful day here in Massachusetts and another trip to Great Brook Farm State Park with the … more →
wrote 5 days ago: Garter snake slithering through the dead leaves in a wooded area adjacent to the Rideau River, May 8 … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Wednesday morning I crawled out of bed at 4:45 A M. Loaded my cooler with food and water for the day … more →
wrote 1 week ago: A red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). The Nature Conservancy’s Platte River Prairies … more →
wrote 1 week ago: Went to the Baylands with a friend and she nearly stood on this large snake! It was pretty late (aro … more →
wrote 1 week ago: During a hike today I saw this little cutie popping his head out to see what all the commotion was! … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: Snake eyes are often cold and menacing, but somehow this snake that I encountered yesterday seems to … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: TGIF! It’s Been a long week, but a good one! I haven’t had many classes because the stud … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: Cardinal Male Mourning Dove Eastern Garter Snake I had the great pleasure of visiting very good frie … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: I’m on the home stretch of the remodel. We sanded the original 1930s red oak hardwood and are … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: We have lots of garter snakes on the acreage and we enjoy having them around. They are usually quit … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: I live in a beautiful area in South Sacramento directly across from a vernal pool protected habitat. … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: © Teklanika Photography 2013 “Garter Snake” Garter snakes, like all snakes, are carnivor … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: Well today we decided to work on the ponds, well my hubby worked and I took pictures. He drained th … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: While most people think of spiders and ants when considering pest control, there is another, larger … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Fawn lilies! (Erythronium oregonum) Oh, and then there was this sun-lover. We actually saw a couple … more →