December 2009
Celery Farm poet Charley West recently posted four seasonal poems on the Fyke e-mail list. Next Monday through Thursday, we'll post his poems here, with photos by the incomparable Seymour Drakes.
Great Snipe Shot by Barbara Dilger
December 22, 2009
Barbara Dilger writes: "It was such a pretty day at the Celery Farm Sunday, cold but worth the walk in the new snow. At the No-name Culvert, I was taking a shot of a little sparrow when I noticed the Wilson's Snipe right in front of me. I leaned in to take the photo and slipped right down into the snow, but it was worth it." (Thanks, Barbara!)
Monday Morning Mystery 122109
December 21, 2009
'101 Birds of Belize': Order Now
December 19, 2009
If you are planning to go Central America -- or just love learning about birds -- I highly recommend this book by noted Belize naturalist (and good friend) Carolyn Miller.
The
book, published by the Belize Audubon Society, is now available in the United States, and the book sells for between $15 and $20. The descriptions of the birds ring
true, and the illustrations are top-notch.
I am ordering multiple copies of the book to save mailing costs. If you are interested, e-mail me.
When I go to Belize in February with the Stiles Thomas Adventure Tours group, we are planning to bring a few of these books for children we know there.
Here's a link for more information about this invaluable book.
Masked Intruder
December 18, 2009
This shot was taken through my window around 2:30 today -- Mr. Raccoon was snooping around the edge of the Celery Farm.
I was not happy to see a raccoon wandering around during the day, but he didn't look too wacky. Just something to be aware of.
He is the main reason I have to clamp down my garbage can lid.