Monthly Archives: October 2011
Skowhegan (Map 21)
I am sending a photo of a mushroom I saw this morning. I have seen it once or twice in the past. The color is so unusual…..Also saw a large flock of crows—–maybe 75 or 100—while I was out. They … Continue reading
Book Review – The Other End of the Driveway by Dana Wilde
The Other End of the Driveway An amateur naturalist’s observations in the Maine woods by Dana Wilde Dana Wilde combines natural science lessons with entertaining story telling in “The Other End of the Driveway.” I found myself making mental notes … Continue reading
Quoddy Nature News – How Did Your Garden Grow?
Do you suppose people asked each other that question back in the 1500’s when the old English nursery rhyme, “Mary, Mary quite contrary…” was first written? Probably, but that ditty apparently had little to do with gardens but with the … Continue reading
Talmadge (Map 45)
I spent most of the day in the woods today. Just missed seeing a large deer and a cow and calf according to tracks. I did see a short-tailed weasel, called an ermine when it has its winter coat. It … Continue reading
Saco Heath Workday – Request for Assistance
Saco Heath Workday – Request for Assistance Time Friday, October 21 · 9:00am – 4:00pm Location Saco Heath Preserve Saco Heath: What is left to do to get the New Boardwalk to the Center?1. Place and level 6 new twelve … Continue reading
Quoddy Nature Notes – Black Knapweed
Black Knapweed is not a common plant here in the Quoddy region. The flower looks like a thistle, but the plant has no thorns or prickers to ward off us nosy people that like to poke around with such things. … Continue reading
Meteor Showers for 2012
Meteor Showers for 2012 Thanks to Kirk Betts for creating this file for Maine Nature News. Name Maximim Activity Hourly Rate Direction and Time Speed Quadrantids January 3-4 60-120 Northeast 4 to 6 am Medium Lyrids April 21-22 10-20 Overhead … Continue reading