Walking the river trail several weeks ago, Katie and I were startled to come upon a tree full of blossoms, an oasis of fragrance and tender life along the still-gray river path. According to Gary at Pleasant Avenue, the tree is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca). I have spotted several other apricots in town since, and [...]
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Posted in Botanical Glossary, Photography, The Buena Vista Chronicles, Wildlife on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Common Flicker Spotting
Posted in The Buena Vista Chronicles, Wildlife on April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My Mom recently sent me my childhood copy of The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds. Inside the back cover, “Dustin Urban” is penciled in my hesitant, 6-year-old lettering. I have memories from my toddler years of approaching birds at the feeder in our Maine yard. I would spend what seemed like 15 [...]
