18 Nov

Posted at 16:14h in Winter by

During winter, I make an effort to take a solitary walk in the woods at least once a week. I don't always get around to it, but I'm trying my best to follow through on this commitment. Winter is a season where it's easy to...

09 Dec

Posted at 06:44h in Winter by

Beavers are frequently maligned animals in our region.They are blamed for flooded basements, creating stagnant ponds that breed mosquitoes, and (in the town in which I live) declining water quality.  While beavers may be a nuisance to homeowners, the value they provide to the greater...

19 Mar

Posted at 05:20h in Winter by

WARNING: This post contains some fairly graphic images of a partially eaten deer. WARNING #2: This post is kind of long.  I get really excited by Eastern coyotes. A few days ago, I decided to carve out some time to hike around the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary...

29 Jan

Posted at 10:07h in Winter by

Last week a colleague of mine, Cori Brauer, made an amazing discovery with her homeschool class at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, MA.  Encased in the ice of a vernal pool was the silhouette of a frog. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="451"] Frog Silhouette in...