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Tom Striker
We got the sad news today that Tom Striker had died. He was a major force in the birding community here. As many know, he owned Blue Ridge Bird Seed in downtown Blue Ridge. He and his wife Sonja worked … Continue reading
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Crab Apples, Some Dogwood, Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Our crabapples are in bloom, and some dogwoods are there, or almost there. We had a little rain today, maybe a little less than a quarter inch, and that should help matters. This is the time of year to look … Continue reading
Dogwood Report
The dogwoods are in process of blooming, but I haven’t seen one in bloom yet. There may be a few this weekend, depending on the rain situation. But I expect next weekend, or even the one after that may be … Continue reading
Creeks Are High, May Flood
We’ve had 2.6 inches since midnight, according to the weather station at Merciers. The creeks I can see from the porch are high but not flooding. I think they will, if we get anything like the forecast rain. If they … Continue reading
More Signs Of Spring
The sarvis is having a very good year, as is the redbud. The dogwoods are starting with their green flowers, but will be another two or three weeks. We’ve seen the bat, and the first skink. Many Tiger Swallowtails, the … Continue reading
Georgia Conservancy Legislative Update
https://mailchi.mp/gaconservancy/legislative-update-week-11?e=868724ca64
Signs Of Spring – The Sarvis Blooms
The oldest of our four sarvis trees bloomed yesterday. It was a red letter day, because that tree was damaged years ago, and this time it bloomed in much more profusion than it ever has before. I also saw the … Continue reading
Legislative Update From Georgia Conservancy
https://mailchi.mp/572418685e78/i3kp7a4rla-1201906?e=868724ca64
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Signs Of Spring – The Redbuds
The redbuds in our yard are starting to come, and the sarvis is just showing some white at the bud. In terms of butterflies, I’ve seen two hairslips. The grass is greening up, and those awful Bradford Pear trees have … Continue reading
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Fight Over The Skagit River And Its Dams Pits Tribe Against Utility Company
From the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/05/upper-skagit-tribe-gorge-dam-seattle