I am, of course, making an assumption about the consistency of this Long-tailed Weasel’s fur, as I have never had the opportunity to touch one, and likely will never get it. But looking at this animal’s pelt, the thought suggests itself. The ground squirrel who has just made a lucky escape likely felt the weasel’s … Continue reading Velvety Weasel
As we are enjoying the four* different species of hummingbirds that frequent our garden each summer (well, mostly enjoying, except for their regular acts of aggression towards one another—mostly by males, they just can’t help themselves), I think back to some truly enchanting encounters with these marvels exactly one year ago. In early August 2025, … Continue reading Hummingbird Magic
When you arrive at your campsite and are greeted by this kind of critter, you know you are in trouble. Firstly, because you realize that their cuteness will constantly pull on your heartstrings, tempting you to give in to their incessant begging for food, despite your conviction that it's bad for wildlife to feed wildlife. … Continue reading Rascally Rodents
I will occasionally re-publish an older post under the heading Throwback Thursday. This one first appeared here on September 29, 2016, when my blog was but a few months young and was noticed by only a handful of fellow bloggers. I have made only a few slight changes to the original. Thank you for traveling … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Did They Dance the Charleston?
In response to a string of sizzling summer days, my husband and I escaped Colorado’s Front Range for the mountains not long ago. We were happily reminded of the difference a distance of some 60 miles (100 km), plus an elevation gain of 2,500 feet (about 750 meters) can make. Instead of daily highs in … Continue reading A Summer Getaway
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