Ice has a social life. Its changeability shapes the culture, language and stories of those who live near it! ~Robert Macfarlane I went for a walk in our cold woods on Monday and came across some remnant ice patterns left from a combination of heavy rain followed by frigid temperatures while we were away for… Read more…

Many people think of winter as bereft of birds after autumn migrations, but in fact this can be a bountiful season for bird-watchers. ~Val Cunningham It is the time of year when I yearn to be with the birds of Pungo. There is something magical about their abundance, their flight, and their sounds. And the… Read more…

Wild is the music of the autumnal winds amongst the faded woods. ~William Wordsworth I’m trying to get into our woods every few days to see the changes that are occurring as autumn transitions to the bones of winter. The big change this week was the sudden accumulation of oak leaves on the forest floor.… Read more…