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Backyard Baby Hawk

Posted on Aug 04, 2008

UPDATED! see below We have what looks like a baby hawk - possibly a Cooper’s Hawk, Northern Goshawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk. They all look very similar in my Sibley field guide (a book that I highly recommend). (More photos @ my flickr account) Here’s the story: Last night (Sunday) Mike noticed something on the tar in front of the shed. At first, he thought it was a piece of wood; Then he saw Read more

Ban on Firewood from Out of State Sources

Posted on Jun 16, 2009

There is a huge problem with Asian longhorn beetles invading trees in New England. Did you know that New Hampshire and Vermont are now banning firewood from out of state sources, so they can combat the problem? From Wikipedia: The Asian Longhorn Beetle is considered an invasive species in North America, where it is a serious threat to many species of deciduous hardwood trees. During the larval Read more

Found 5 Baby Animals

Posted on May 10, 2009

Mike moved a big garden of plants from the front yard to our back yard yesterday. When he was looking over the transplanted plants today, he noticed some fluff and leaves moving around; he uncovered a nest of five baby animals. He thought they were mice initially, but when he showed them to me, I think they are too large for mice or moles. I think they are baby rabbits or if not rabbits, then Read more

Happy Earth Day!

Posted on Apr 22, 2009

Today, Wednesday April 22, is Earth Day! What are you doing to be green and help Mother Read more

Poison Ivy

Posted on Aug 04, 2008

Mike caught some poison ivy before our vacation last week. He was working w/ his friend, tearing down an old building, and he must have removed some old ivy plants. Luckily he was wearing long pants and work gloves. He developed a rash on his left forearm. I went online briefly and found a web site that recommended Benedryl extra strength creme (containing Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2%), so Read more

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