Monthly Archives: May 2013

Hidden Nests

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Charley Eiseman

I mentioned in a recent post that I have lately been crawling around in swamps throughout northwestern Massachusetts, conducting surveys for four-toed salamanders (Hemidactylium scutatum).  So I thought I’d take a moment on this cold, rainy day (not a particularly … Continue reading →

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Dogwood Hole Punchers

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Charley Eiseman

In anticipation of driving across Iowa last September, I asked John Pearson for some suggestions of places to stop and explore.  Thanks to him, I saw some interesting little prairie relics and a fen that I never would have found … Continue reading →

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Golden Saxifrage

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charley Eiseman

This month I’m conducting surveys for four-toed salamanders throughout northwestern Massachusetts, and after spending some time crawling through swamps I feel inspired to showcase one of my favorite early spring wildflowers.  Golden saxifrage (Saxifragaceae: Chrysosplenium americanum), also known as water … Continue reading →

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Monthly Mystery #6: Manzanita Scrapings

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Charley Eiseman

A few weeks ago I was sent the photos below, with these comments: I found it on the bark of manzanita (Arctostaphylos) in Napa County, California on March 31. . . It resembles feeding sign of a rabbit because the … Continue reading →

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