Ambling in Arcadia

Strolling through the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, looking at birds and other interesting things and writing about them. Now with Extremely Local Haiku!

Death Comes to the Rookery

When I left the house this morning  I didn’t know I’d be walking straight into a Greek Tragedy. The Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary has been home to a colony of Great … Continue reading

May 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

Supernatural Mushrooms

While walking in the woods last week I came across these lovely Hemlock Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma tsugae). I have never seen them, though they are not considered uncommon around here. … Continue reading

May 21, 2013 · 4 Comments

Spring is Awesome

What’s not to love about Spring?  There are interesting critters in the woods, beautiful flowers all over, everything smells delicious and we’re not freezing our butts off anymore! Hooray! Yes, … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Haiku for Spring

Canoe all morning Pride Parade all afternoon Only in Noho

May 4, 2013 · Leave a comment