Tag Archives: fauna

06.15.2021-2 Two-fer Tuesday

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Steve Gingold

While looking for froggies for FFs to come, I saw this handsome Great Blue Heron across a pond, possibly Brickyard Pond, along the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Great Blue Heron- Ardea herodias I liked the pose but thought a little farther … Continue reading →

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11.24.2019 Summer Warmth

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Steve Gingold

Not a lot has fallen, but we are getting our first snow today. The hills west of here have seen snow already but it’s a first here. The temperature is hovering around 32°F so it’s wet and light enough so … Continue reading →

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06.26.2015 Backyard Bunny

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Steve Gingold

We are almost always graced with a few eastern cottontails (Sylvilagus floridanus) living in the yard.  There are several this year and this guy was particularly accommodating.  I had been walking around the yard with my 100 macro and flash … Continue reading →

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06.24.2015-2 Wednesday Bonus Frog

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Steve Gingold

This is a green frog…yep, it is green and it is a green frog (Lithobates clamitans).  🙂

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03.08.2015 Summer Orange

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Steve Gingold

Today was so confusing.  There was a glimmer of a sunrise, followed by the sky becoming quite overcast by late morning.  Murphy and I went for a walk and a snow squall popped by for a short visit.  This afternoon … Continue reading →

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07.01.2014 A good deed rewarded

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Steve Gingold

This morning I did the towels in the laundry for Mary Beth.  OK, not the biggest good deed ever, but it is good.   When I carried the towels out to the line I saw this first bunny image.  I didn’t … Continue reading →

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