Monthly Archives: November 2014

S(nake) curve

Posted on November 26, 2014 by

On an unusually warm day in November (notably not today), this snake was an equally unusual sight. About two feet long, it may have been a Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). After zigzagging itself across one of the paved paths, … Continue reading →

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Orange globe theater

Posted on November 25, 2014 by

Floating like festive paper lanterns near the top of a multi-trunk persimmon tree, these bright round fruits were hanging on ’til the bitter (or at least astringent) end. (Earlier post about the persimmon.)

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Rodentures

Posted on November 22, 2014 by

A fairly tame park squirrel, this fellow seemed to be wearing little plastic fangs and a big grin. On closer inspection, it was probably just something he was chewing on.

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Adjust seasoning

Posted on November 19, 2014 by

Sitting right on the thin line between autumn and winter, this newly fallen leaf (red maple, I think) rests on some of the first ice of the season. (Previous, sunnier posts about the Red maple and its amazing colors.)

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Princess of parkness

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

Like a nesting doll, the stalk of flower buds on this Princess or Empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) form a brown-baubled tree within a tree.

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The pH factor

Posted on November 16, 2014 by

I think this little grey and white bird is an Eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe). He was flying and perching around the edge of the meadow portion of Weltz Park. With the afternoon sun shining directly on him, his undercarriage looked … Continue reading →

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The 5000 Fingers of Dr. F

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Washing down the side of a large log like a cascade of melting wax, this funny-looking fungus may be Ochre spreading tooth (Steccherinum ochraceum) or something similar.

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