May 28, 2010

I walk in the woods every day. Sometimes in May and June I see fledgling Barred owls. Often in May and June I don't see fledgling Barred owls, but I suspect that they see me.



Photo copyright 2010, C. M. Alexander

May 15, 2010

Things seen on the forest paths this week:

A robin's wing.
Darkling beetles.
Faded dogwood blossoms.
A centipede with black and yellow racing stripes
One owl pellet, warmly fresh, containing the bones of Peromyscus maniculatus , Sorex trowbridgii, and feathers. It had no smell.

Michelle called to report Barred owlets, but I have walked in the forest every day since and neither seen nor heard their presence.