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01.20.2019 One more from yesterday’s Orchard Trail visit

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

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01.19.2019 Something resembling a hike

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

This is not from the side or rear of my car.  I had to walk, a bit downhill to reach it although only maybe a 10 minute trip, then a slight uphill back to the car. No big deal for … Continue reading →

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01.15.2019 A little more spillway frost

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Downstream from the waterfall was this tree that had been covered with frozen steam coming off the Swift River. Kind of amazing that the water was still warm enough to give off steam in 12 degree weather.  Certainly not warm … Continue reading →

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01.14.2019 The Spillway Effect

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

As mentioned before, it has been a long while since the Quabbin Reservoir has seen enough water to make use of the spillway which allows the overflow to rejoin the Swift River. The north of the Quabbin sees many small … Continue reading →

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01.12.2019 Murphy Falls Filigreed Ice

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

I realize that I am playing fast and loose with “filigree” to describe the ice, but it is intricate and somewhat delicate and that is the word that comes to mind when I see this type of ice formation. The … Continue reading →

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01.05.2019 Harbinger

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But what is being harbinged? Skunk Cabbage-Symplocarpus foetidus is an early adopter of spring so one might think it indicates the arrival of that season.  But this was on January 2nd.  Just a wee bit early for anything to be … Continue reading →

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01.04.2019 Harris Hill

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

Another early start was a bit easier, in a way, as Bentley decided he needed to go out at 3:30.  As long as we were up, he decided he needed his breakfast then too.  Still, that’s better than 1:30 which … Continue reading →

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