Susan and Jane Goodall

On the last day of September, 2025 Amanda brought a large shipment of plants arrived at Whitefish Point. Since then Susan had been working 8-10 hours a day planting. The first day Amanda was there as well as friends at Whitefish Point. The second day however was after the government shutdown sadly. Lynn helped bothContinue reading “Susan and Jane Goodall”

Thinking about diseases as I get ready to travel

In another week I will be heading to the Pantanal, Brazil. I have all the vaccinations that I will need. Actually I’ve had them for years since I traveled to Panama. The main ones for that trip were Hepatitis-A & B, as well as Yellow Fever. So I am not worried about those. What doesContinue reading “Thinking about diseases as I get ready to travel”

Whitefish Point – late September

We’re back at Whitefish Point with lost going on over the next few days. This is the Friends of Whitefish Point birding group which is lead by Alison and Chris. Tomorrow will be a house concert where we’ll get to not only hear some music but also see a bunch of friends. Bird-wise things haveContinue reading “Whitefish Point – late September”

Some humor to start the week

As we are entering Fall we are looking forward to some autumnal fun and enjoyment. And that’s what they don’t exist together! Somehow we sadly missed seeing Cicada killers this year. And back to preying mantises. Preying mantis sex can be tough on males. At the Mantis café. And now the final family photo. MoreContinue reading “Some humor to start the week”

The Urban Gardener – Late September

Our vegetable garden is down to mostly flowers, herbs and kale. We will probably get tomatoes for another 2-3 weeks and maybe one last picking of green beans. In 3-4 weeks the garden will be put to rest until next year. At least a weeks worth of green beans picked yesterday along with a bunchContinue reading “The Urban Gardener – Late September”

A few plants from last week

On our way home from Whitefish Point we stopped at Pointe Labarbe near St. Ignace, Michigan. There were two reasons that we were there. Plants and raptors. When we left Whitefish Point it was quite foggy. When I got up I knew it was foggy before looking outside – distant fog horns on the bayContinue reading “A few plants from last week”