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This category contains posts that are related to the nature and wildlife found where I live. I write about birds, insects, animals and the beauty in nature that surrounds me.

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Did I See a Hummingbird, Bumblebee or Hummingbird Moth in the Garden?

September 6, 2018 3 Comments

Summer Hummingbird Moth

The hummingbird moth belongs to the genus of sphinx moths (Hemaris), in the family (Sphingidae). While in the garden, individuals can easily mistake the familiar humming sound of these moths in flight for bumblebees or hummingbirds. Hummingbird moths beat their wings rapidly and hover over flowers to collect nectar. This moth looks almost identical to […]

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My Favorite Bird Seed Bandit

August 29, 2018 1 Comment

Chipmunk Facing Forward With Cheeck Pouch Full Of Seed

There are about twenty species of chipmunks found in North America. Here in Maine, we have the eastern chipmunk (Tamius striatus). The other species of chipmunks are smaller, belong to the genus (Eutamias), and live in the West. The eastern chipmunk is a small, striped rodent, belonging to the squirrel family (Sciuridae). Every spring and […]

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Rebel’s Return: A Groundhog in Maine

August 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Groundhog Looking From Inside Of A Fence

A couple of years ago, we had a family of groundhogs take up residence under our shed in the backyard. You can read all about them here. I haven’t seen any of these family members until now. About a week ago, a groundhog found its way into the pool area. It squeezed under the fence […]

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A Snowshoe Hare in Maine

July 31, 2018 1 Comment

Snowshoe Hare Sitting Near A Rock Wall

This has been quite an exciting season regarding our wildlife sightings. The pool area has been a hot spot in particular. Our first sighting involved seeing our first porcupine here on the property. On this particular evening, we were cleaning the pool and we heard something out in the woods. It was way too loud […]

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Spring is Finally Here in Western Maine

May 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

A Male Eastern Bluebird

Although spring has technically arrived several weeks ago, it sure hasn’t felt like it until today. We still have some snow on the ground here, but the weather is really starting to warm up. A few of our annual visitors have arrived such as the American woodcock (Scolopax minor) and the eastern phoebes (Sayornis phoebe) […]

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A Visit From an Eastern Gray Squirrel During a Snowstorm

March 12, 2018 Leave a Comment

An Eastern Gray Squirrel Perched On A Wooden Fence Post During A Snowstorm

When putting out feeders for the birds, you also have to consider other critters showing up for a free meal. I lucked out for a while without anyone showing up other than the birds. We now have the occasional raccoon (Procyon lotor), skunk family (Mephitidae), eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus Carolinensis), American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), […]

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After the Freezing Rain

February 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

A Snow Covered Country Road

Ice covered maple trees (Acer). An ice covered spirea flower (Rosaceae). A rock wall covered in ice. A frozen beech leaf (Fagaceae). Beech tree leaves (Fagaceae). Ice covered bee balm (Monarda). Maple Trees (Acer) covered in ice. An ice shape on a tree limb. Beech Leaves (Fagaceae) with ice. A fallen black spruce (Picea mariana) […]

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Nature’s Very Own Unique Winter Ice Shapes & Patterns

January 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

The Edge Of A Sheet Of Ice

Ice formations in stream bed during the winter. Shoreline ice shapes. A close-Up of an ice formation in a stream. The broken edge of a sheet of ice. Icicles hanging from a branch. A break in the ice. An ice pattern on stream bed rocks. Where the ice and water meet. A dripping ice formation. […]

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The Quiet Beauty of Winter in Maine

January 1, 2018 2 Comments

Snow Covered Apple Trees In Maine

Snow covered trees during the winter. A snow filled field in Kingfield, Maine during the winter. Mount Abraham located in Franklin County, Western Maine. A view of Mount Abraham And Sugarloaf Mountain located in Western Maine. Snow covered apple trees (Malus) in the backyard. A snow-covered country road. An empty bench on a snowy day. […]

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Common Yard and Garden Pests

November 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Japanese Beetles Popillia Japonica. In The Flower Garden In Maine

Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) live communally in silken tents designed to keep them warm in cooler weather. The brood side of the tent faces the sun and the caterpillars will add silk as needed. Slugs (Gastropoda) are very damaging pests in gardens and can be found in moist and humid climates, particularly during a […]

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