Nature Notes

Singing Skylark

Harold Stiver — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:00:09 +0000

Eurasian Skylark, Alauda arvensis

The Eurasian Skylark, Alauda arvensis, is widespread in Europe, Asia and North Africa. This bird is from the Orkney islands

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Sanborn (Center) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Harold Stiver — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:19 +0000

Sanborn (Center) Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1867

Builders: Not known

Description: One of only three Vermont bridges using the Paddleford Truss. During a visit in 2011, this bridge was looking quite ragged. Privately owned, it was moved to this location in 1960.

Sanborn (Center) Covered Bridge, Vermont

This is part of a series on Vermont’s Covered Bridges. You can find an index here.

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Eastern Kingbird with young

Harold Stiver — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:13 +0000

Eastern Kingbird with young

This Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, was kept busy trying to feed three offspring.

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Neustadt Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Harold Stiver — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:56 +0000

Neustadt Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Built in 1857 in Neustadt and operated as a grain mill until 1990.

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Loafing Turkey Vulture

Harold Stiver — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:37 +0000

Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura

The Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, is a common breeding species in southern Canada and can often be found into early winter.

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High Falls (Manitoulin): Ontario Waterfalls

Harold Stiver — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:02 +0000

High Falls (Manitoulin): Ontario Waterfalls

An interesting falls that is a sheer plunge from a flat table of rock. One of many Ontario falls called High Falls.

GPS Location: N 45º 47.996′ W 81º 51.197′

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High Falls (Manitoulin): Ontario Waterfalls

Warning: It can be dangerous to view and photograph waterfalls. The footing can be wet and slippery, and an accidental fall can result in serious injury or death. Note also that many sections of waterfalls are on private property. Please respect these rights.

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Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus

Harold Stiver — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:48 +0000

Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus

Although then male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus, is much flashier, I think the female is a great looking bird.

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Carrollton Covered Bridge, West Virginia

Harold Stiver — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:56 +0000

Carrollton Covered Bridge, West Virginia

When Built: 1856

Builders: Daniel and Emmett J. O’Brien

Description: This bridge still carries traffic and is in beautiful shape after the 2002 rehabilitation.

Carrollton Covered Bridge, West Virginia

This is part of a series on West Virginia’s Covered Bridges. You can find an index here.

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