An abundance of lemmings in the arctic last summer allowed more snowy owls to survive. Now that winter has a strong grasp up north, many of the birds have flown south in search of food. There are just too many of them. Thus, an opportunity to spend the afternoon observing this snowy owl east of Newton. Big … Continue reading Snowy Owl
With the drought, the salt marshes of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge have gone dry. This, my naturalist brother tells me, is a good thing. It allows for the dense plant life to die away, making for a much healthier marsh when the waters return. I’m contemplating tonight how much this analogy applies to our lives. We … Continue reading F11 016 Drought
Walking through the Flint Hills in the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, we crossed the ridge line to find bison standing on the pathway. All of the warnings from the ranger and the signage ran through our heads reminding us that the bison are wild, unpredictable, and best kept at a distance. Also running through my … Continue reading Flint Hills Bison
Alternating tones of red and the warming color of the sun’s light as the temperatures fall late in the afternoon. Many things to see when one takes time to slow down and look. Continue reading Barn Study
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