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Beautiful clouds seen from the Robert Seaman on an invitational sail around Tahiti and Moorea with the Sea Education Association
Christmas Island – Threatened Paradise Photography Exhibit by Nigella Hillgarth Stetson Gallery, MA January 10-February 28
This exhibit highlights the paradox of the impact ice melting in Greenland and its impact on islands in the South Pacific so far away. The islands of the South Pacific and their surrounding coral reefs are suffering from effects of … Continue reading
Late summer woodland birds in Maine
The last week in August is an interesting time. Migrants are gorging on insects and seeds before moving south. Resident birds are also taking advantage of plentiful food before fall comes. Here are some photographs of residents plus a couple … Continue reading
A Redwing in Iceland
I was surprised by a loud, unfamiliar song, and a large thrush landed in the bush in front of me. At eye level, I was confronted by the vibrant ghost of Irish winter past right in the middle of a … Continue reading
Details on the Shore, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The rock formations along the shore of Maine continue to fascinate me. This spring I looked more closely and found nature details everywhere. Violets and ground ivy tucked in around the rocks, or on the edge of flower beds nurtured … Continue reading
A walk in Porter Preserve, Boothbay, Maine
I went to Maine this Spring just before warm weather burst on the scene and buds broke fully open. The land was green with recent moisture and seemed full of anticipation of real Spring. Porter Preserve, Boothbay Region, Land Trust is … Continue reading
Good News for Hedgehogs
Photo Credit: Gaudete Hedgehogs were a familiar sight as I was growing up in Southern Ireland. We used to put out food for them at dusk. Our house was close to woods and soon a hedgehog would venture out and tuck … Continue reading
The Glories of Autumn in Ireland: Part 3
Several insects and other small invertebrates came indoors as the weather turned colder. The cottage is in the middle of the woods and close to the lake and wildlife finds a way to come inside. Below are pictures of some … Continue reading
Glories of Nature: Autumn in Ireland Part 2
The rich harvest of wild berries in the Irish hedgerows is a signature sign of Autumn. Blackberries and rose hips from wild Dog Roses, Hawthorn hips and Blackthorn berries better known as Sloes.
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