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Hawk Falls. Hickory Run State Park.
It was another chilly start here in Northeastern Pennsylvania today, with temperatures again below the freezing mark. That warm April sun warmed it up quickly and turned out to be a nice day, I have been doing some research on the Lehigh River and wanted to get down to the site of the infamous Mud…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, A Great Place To Enjoy The Spring. A Lot Of Cool Stuff Today.
The cold mornings we’re experiencing here in Northeast Pennsylvania aren’t stopping the coming of Spring. I decided to hike in one of my favorite spots, the PPL Wetlands, this morning. I haven’t been there in two weeks and a lot can happen in two weeks this time of year. And I wasn’t disappointed. Although the…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, A Closer Look
Busy day today so didn’t get out with my camera but decided to share some more of the plants and insects I encountered on my hike in the PPL Wetlands yesterday. I enjoy photographing plants and insects that I have seen my entire life with my macro lens. They take on an entirely new perspective…
Read MorePPL Wetlands Again, It Never Gets Old.
A beautiful Spring day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Puffy cumulus clouds floating in a deep blue sky was enough for me to sneak out of work early. Couldn’t wait until the weekend to visit the eagles nest found on Sunday. Getting harder to see in the nest because of the trees setting their leaves but…
Read MoreSome More Of Spring Up Close.
Was an absolutely gorgeous Spring day here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The sunshine and warm temperatures sure are welcome. Flowers, trees and plants continue to come back to life and every day brings something new to see. I didn’t have much time to get out today so took my camera and macro lens for a short…
Read MoreSome New Feathered Friends I Made Near The PPL Wetlands.
No time for a hike today, I was doing some Spring cleaning and yard work, so decided to share some photographs I took of a couple of new birds I spotted at the PPL Wetlands on Tuesday. The first, which I never saw before, and had to use my field guides and some help from…
Read MoreA Short Hike Out The Railroad Tracks.
The day didn’t start off very nice, and we got some cold, raw rain, but that may sun peaked out this afternoon and warmed it up real quick here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I didn’t have a lot of time so took a quick walk out past the ponds and wetlands near my house and onto…
Read MoreRails To Trails, An Asset To Every Community.
We had some perfect Spring weather here in Northeastern Pennsylvania today. Mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine and puffy cumulus clouds floating in deep blue skies. I decided to check out the newest addition to our local Rails to Trails. This wonderful program converts abandoned railroads into hiking trails for local residents. I have been hiking…
Read MoreFull Flower Moon
I see the moon and the moon sees me, photos from today up Tuesday I have a meeting God bless the moon and God bless me. Sorry that’s all folks. Long day and I am exhausted. Hope to get my photos from my hike today uo tuesday night. I have a meeting tomorrow night. Get out…
Read MoreMay Macro Walk.
It seems our world here in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed almost overnight. We have had a couple of days of warm weather and the flowers are blooming everywhere and the trees seem to have grown leaves overnight. Well not the oak trees, they are always the last to grow and shed their leaves. Love…
Read MoreSome Backyard Visitors.
We got some much needed rain earlier today here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Everything is now starting to come to life, even the oak trees. It was a busy day for me and decided to do some yard work when I got home so no time to take my camera out for a hike. But you…
Read MoreSunshine In May Meant No Chores Today, A Beautiful Day For A HIke .
Spring is really making itself known here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The trees and flowers are in bloom, birds are nesting and everything is so alive. I had a lot of chores to do after work, including putting out my lawn furniture and cleaning my garage but not on a day like today. I grabbed both…
Read MoreDidn't Have To Go Far To Find Some More Of Spring's Beauty.
Didn’t Have To Go Far To Find Some More Of Spring’s Beauty.
We are getting an early Summer here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mostly sunny skies, high humidity and temperatures in the mid 80’s. No complaints from me. I love the heat. I got home from work a little early to enjoy the nice weather and was delighted to see a number of beautiful birds in my yard…
Read MoreGlen Onoko, Lehigh River Gorge, A Lot Warmer Than My Last Visit.
Another nice Spring day and I decided to hike down in the Lehigh River Gorge.This river meanders through the edge of the Pocono Mountains creating a deep winding gorge as it does. I have hiked it in the late Fall and Winter but never in warm weather so thought I’d check it out today,…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, Always Something New To See, And Today Was No Exception
I have always enjoyed my walks in the woods but always more so on Sunday mornings. Such a beautiful world we live in and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature to reflect on the week ahead. Today decided to head to the PPL Wetlands again since there is so much to see this time…
Read MoreIt’s The Season, Snapping Turtles In Love.
You never know what your going to encounter every time you talk a walk in the woods. You just got to be quiet, patient and keep your eyes peeled. And you alos need a whole lot of luck. I was just about to head to the car after hiking in the PPL Wetlands in salem…
Read MoreIt's The Season, Snapping Turtles In Love.
Raccoon. Not As Unique As Yesterdays Post , But A Lot Cuter.
Had a mixed reaction to my post of the videos of the snapping turtles yesterday. I still think it was an amazing video but some of you folks seem to differ and that okay. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It was another beautiful day here but I had some chores to do…
Read MoreLilacs, Grosbeaks And Some Other Stuff.
Wasn’t able to get out with my camera today, except for a short hike to watch the sunset. That didn’t work out because of the clouds that moved in. Was still nice to be out in the woods with the fresh greens of Spring adorning the trees. I was lucky these past two days to…
Read MoreSome Color At The Birdfeeder On A Cloudy May Day
We had a drastic change in our weather here in Northeastern Pennsylvania today. Cloudy, windy and a whole lot colder. But, in my opinion there is no bad weather in the Spring. Everything is so green and alive that the weather just doesn’t matter. I had a late day at the office and was already…
Read MoreA Short Hike Out The Railroad Tracks.
I left the office a bit early today and hiked out past the ponds near my house and out the railroad tracks. Although I have walked out these same tracks for many years, the surrounding area has been completely changed. A few years ago the strip mines, coal silt and culm banks were reclaimed.…
Read MorePPL Wetlands, Spring Is in Full Bloom, And The Mosquitos Are Back.
We are so lucky to have the PPL Wetlands and Riverlands nature preserves in our area. These ponds, lakes, wetlands and former canals adjacent to the Susquehanna River are have an abundance of plant and animal life. I try to visit as often as I can and did so this morning. As they are everywhere,…
Read MorePPL Wetlands Again?, Why Not, It Seems There Is Always Something To See There.
There were showers and thunderstorms in our forecast here in Northeastern Pennsylvania this morning. I decided to return to the wetlands I visited yesterday, where there are a number of short trails and loops, rather than hike out far and get caught in a storm. Of course, it didn’t rain but still glad I decided…
Read MoreTurkey Tango In My Backyard.
I got home from work today to hear a commotion going on in my backyard. It seems two younger gobblers (male turkeys) joined up to oust the big old timer who had been been chasing after the hens feeding in my yard. I got to my window to see them chasing him into the woods.…
Read More“I must have flowers, always, and always.” ― Claude Monet
I love this quote and I have to say I agree with Monet. I posted it on my Facebook page this morning. And this is the season for flowers, here in Northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. I had to get my lawn furniture out tonight so not much time for photographs.…
Read MoreBackyard Feeders Always Come Through In The Clutch
Didn’t have much time to walk or work on my blog for today. Was looking for something quick and interesting. Looked out my window and, as always, plenty of activity at my bird feeders. So I just grabbed my camera and sat on my deck and took some quick photos. For some reason the goldfinches…
Read MoreLoss Of A Landmark
I heard from a friend the oyster mushrooms were growing in our area. Also known locally as the “shaking ash” mushroom this anise flavored mushroom is one of the first edible one to appear. I love them. I usually find them on dead aspen trees. So, after work, I hiked out in the woods near…
Read MoreMay Showers, Flowers And Other "Stuff", A Hike Out The Rails With My Macro Lens.
May Showers, Flowers And Other “Stuff”, A Hike Out The Rails With My Macro Lens.
I left work a little early today thinking I would get some hiking in the sun out the railroad tracks near my house. It was mostly sunny, although windy and cool, when I left so I wore shorts and a tee shirt. Well not a good idea. When I got out a few miles some…
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