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Mariton: Sweet Smell of Rain

July 26, 2011

After over two weeks without rain, we finally received it yesterday.  It smelled so great when it started as a gentle light rain.  You could…

Mariton: Bluebird Eggs

July 23, 2011

There is one active nest in the nest boxes.  Bluebirds have laid 5 eggs, and I expect them to begin hatching next week.  I am…

Crow’s Nest: rattlesnake plantain

At Crow’s Nest the downy rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera pubescens) is now blooming. I don’t think I’ve ever caught it in bloom before, only seen its…

Poconos Excursion

July 22, 2011

I worked a day in the Poconos this week.  While it was cooler there than at Mariton, I still got soaked.  I soaked my shirt…

Mariton: Common Yellowthroat

July 21, 2011

The Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) is a beautiful warbler that breeds in our area during the summer, and winters as far south as Central America. …

Mariton: Butterflies and Blossoms

July 20, 2011

Even though I mowed one meadow this week, the other three are thriving.  One of the meadows is full of Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).  The butterflies…

Invasive Plants Conference

July 17, 2011

The Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council is hosting an invasive plant conference August 3 & 4: Tools and Techniques for Mapping, Managing and Mending Invaded Lands…

Crow’s Nest: On a hot tar roof

July 12, 2011

Natural Lands Building Stewardship staff has spent a portion of the last couple weeks, every day above 90 degrees, on the roof of the Jacob…

Peek Preserve: Puss Moth

July 11, 2011

Pretty cute, huh? Who would guess that this fuzzy little guy (found near our Peek Preserve) — in caterpillar phase — is one of the most toxic caterpillars…

Mariton: Last of the Tree Swallows

July 6, 2011

The last of the Tree Swallows is about to fledge.  One of the trio has already left the box.  These two seemed pretty comfortable, but…