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Archive for April, 2006

Anger of the Gods

Posted: Saturday, April 15th, 2006 @ 3:13 pm in Weather | No Comments »

In Colorado a tree exploded near our motorhome; shattered bark flew in every direction. In New Mexico thunderbolts crashed down on the ridge-top hiking trail that was our only route back to camp. In Florida lightning and thunder continued for seven hours until we gave up trying to get any sleep at all that night. […]

Waves of Warblers

Posted: Saturday, April 1st, 2006 @ 3:05 pm in Birds | No Comments »

Don’t ask where birdwatchers want to spend the month of May. You might get an anguished look of indecision while they explain that birding is at its best everywhere in May. But for more decisive individuals, the answer will be short and to the point - Point Pelee.
Why should birders travel all the way to […]

 
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