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In 1979, somewhere in Dartmoor, a butterfly died. That would hardly have been an exceptional event, but this individual was a Large Blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) and it was the last of its kind in the United Kingdom. Over more than a century, the Large Blue’s population had been declining and it was finally declared … Continue reading Conservation works: Large Blue Butterfly
The local trees, a few of them at any rate, like the buckeyes, which get leaves first and drop them first, are starting to change color a little bit. They are turning a paler green, in preparation for the yellows to come next month. There is definitely not the uniform lushness of deep green that … Continue reading The August change
Today was our last full day here in Boulder. I did not go for my nature outing today, but stayed in bed for what seemed a very long time, then went to the Kitchen for lunch. I read the whole entire of a mystery book today. I feel deeply pleased with myself for finishing a … Continue reading Last day
The cats woke me up starting around 6 this morning. They did so, of course, solely so I could be out blogging early and bright, just like I am now. Doling out cat food to 2 separate dishes had nothing to do with it. This is also the beginning of windows-open weather here in Cincinnati. … Continue reading Cats in the morning
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