Naturalists talk about “mast years” in relation to trees and their seed production; a “mast year” for oaks results in an uncommon profusion of acorns, similar to how we use the term “bumper crop” for times when our gardens overflow with tomatoes. I’m not certain that the concept applies to
A Profusion of Yellow (Warblers)
Naturalists talk about “mast years” in relation to trees and their seed production; a “mast year” for oaks results in an uncommon profusion of acorns,
Dutchman’s Breeches
As the sprig beauties hid their midway point is roughly when the next round of wildflowers appears in the woods, with an accelerating spread of
Spring Beauties
BRENT PENNINGTON – Spring Beauty blossoms along the trail at the Rowlands Preserve, Lackawanna State Park, PA, on the afternoon of 04 April 2025. In
Downtown Snowfall
Finally an opportunity for some winter photography this season! Back in January we made a little trip to downtown Scranton that happened to coincide with
Unlikely Beauty
Nobody enjoys greenbottle flies or really wants them around. They are pests, at least from our perspective. But still they find their way in front