One of my dearest friends called me this afternoon to report that the birds had been exceedingly good to her over the past two weeks. She had managed to see five life birds, three of them warblers (not an easy accomplishment in the relatively warbler-deprived Pacific Northwest). I was extremely happy to hear her good […]
Musings and Observations
The Great Smokier Mountains
For all who are concerned about the air quality around the national parks in the U.S., recent news concerning a revision to a provision in the Clean Air Act will not come as breath of fresh air. Under this revision, Class 1 areas, being federal lands that currently have the highest level of protection under […]
The Mystery of the Missing Vultures
As I have had daily business to transact in the city for the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to observe the process of decomposition of the carcass a road-killed deer that appeared alongside the rural road I use to get from our home in the country to the heart of Portland and […]
Squirrel Tactics Exposed
A new discovery has been made in the ongoing man versus squirrel battle of wits. For those who might not have been keeping score, the present standings are Douglas Squirrels – 8,342, Grey-bearded human – 3. However this new discovery could very well indicate a turning point in the contest; turning point of course meaning […]