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Iroquios equinox

IROQUOIS EQUINOX

The summer is slowly but surely coming to an end in upstate New York.  The birds, chipmunks and squirrels have feasted on the last of the blueberries, strawberries and grapes in our back yard, and even a gentle breeze will dislodge nuts from the black walnut tree.  Sitting outdoors on a summer night in upstate New York is at once both soothing and exhilarating.  Fireflies are everywhere, creating a carnival-like festival of light.  But now the fireflies have disappeared until next June when...

Harvest time in the country

HARVEST TIME IN THE COUNTRY

Adozen deer pass swiftly and silently through the wood in the waning light. The mercury on the thermometer drops hesitantly as the harvest moon rises over the Blue Mountain. Frogs, Crickets and Cicadas join Katydids in the evening sonata, perhaps for the la fin du concert of the year. Later, the ruffle of feathers in the darkness will herald the arrival of the Horned Owl flying at the speed of night as it pursues its prey. Bears go through our...

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