Tag Archives: Norwottuck Rail Trail
06.17.2021 The day reflected in a snake’s eye
On my way to the car after the heron, some frogs, a turtle, and a plain nice day to be out, I stopped one more time to check Poor Farm Swamp Pond for what might be out there. As I … Continue reading
06.15.2021-2 Two-fer Tuesday
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
06.11.2021 Frog Friday-Bullfrog at the Poor Farm Mud Spa
I bet those long toes could use a pedicure as well.
05.28.2021 Frog Friday-A feeble attempt
The bullfrogs are back in healthy numbers in Poor Farm Swamp. Most were not in a good position for photography, lounging under the shrubs and grasses that grow along the banks of the ponds but all the mating sounds were … Continue reading
05.26.2021 Turtle Thursday Eve
While walking the rail trail this past Sunday I noticed that the local snappers-Chelydra serpentina were laying their eggs in the dirt along the asphalt path. It is always exciting to see the moms laying the next generation even though … Continue reading
04.27.2021 Turtle Tuesday
I don’t get to photograph many species of turtles so this probably won’t be a regular thing. But often when I say something like that more happens so we’ll see. These were also sunning last Saturday as i walked the … Continue reading
04.25.2021 Painted Turtles on a Log
Yesterday afternoon I set out to photograph turtles. I don’t usually shoot mid-afternoon but they like to bask in the sun and morning at this time of the year is too cool. I found them in a couple of places … Continue reading
04.16.2021 Frog Friday Returns!
Of course, it is still a bit early here in my town although I have heard spring peepers a few times. But the season nears and I thought I’d plumb the depths of the archives for a teaser. We’re getting … Continue reading
11.26.2020-2 Thursday Bird Day
No Turkey today, it was still frozen even after five days, so how’s a heron for a substitute? Green Herons are often found in Poor Farm Swamp along the Norwottuck Rail Trail here in Amherst. Many are not too terribly … Continue reading
