Another overcast day, but even so, a walk in the woods is a good way to while away an hour or two, and a much better use of my time than lounging in an easy chair reading yesterday's news in the Plain Dealer (or today's news for that matter). Even though the dampness may turn …
Mabel’s Morning Walk
We woke up this morning and it wasn't raining...finally! So after breakfast, we put Mabel on her leash and drove to Chagrin River Park for a morning walk. The first stop was the deck overlooking the Chagrin River, just to see how high the water was after yesterday's rainfall. It wasn't flooding, but it was …
A magical moment
One recent Sunday morning I glanced out my kitchen window and saw this very small fawn resting in the grass by our neighbor's shed. Reaching for my camera, I captured a few pictures as the baby stood up and looked around. Its mama was nowhere to be seen, but I hoped she was nearby. After …
Idle observations at the hopper feeder
When the pileated woodpeckers visit the backyard buffet, they are mostly ignored by the other birds. Despite their size and fearsome-looking beak, they don't seem to be feared, but they are certainly not included in the community activities. They operate solo! The pileated pictured here is a male who is interested in food, but isn't …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 