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In the Shelter of a Log

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Porcupine Soles

  Roadkill is a blog topic I have not written about – until today.  I saw my first porcupine – unfortunately quite dead.  But its feet were so cute – almost like human’s animal slippers – complete with the hole … Continue reading

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Monticello Box Hike

Our hike through Monticello Box had many rewards – besides walking through a creek in hot weather! New Mexico Forest Road 142 overlaps Alamosa Creek for a few miles.  That rock in the stream is in the middle of the … Continue reading

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Box Turtle

From my Monday morning walk in Mescal Canyon:  After years of walking in this canyon, I saw a Box Turtle there for the first time.  It was in the shade on the walk out, so I was eager to see … Continue reading

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Swainson’s Hawk near the Interstate

Alongside the interstate just south of Rincon, New Mexico there’s a big nest in a mesquite tree.  I’ve watched it for years usually slowing down to 65 mph.  Often it’s empty, but sometimes there was a Redtail hawk in it. … Continue reading

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Hummingbird Wind Chime Nest

A hummingbird chose to build her nest in a wind chime shaped like Sandhill cranes.   She incorporated three of the nylon strings into the nest so that those three ‘ringers’ were held firmly together.  It is well engineered.  The … Continue reading

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