James, this is such a great post. I do agree, although the birds are at the top of the list, there is so much more to nature. I'm a big fern lover too, and insects. This is such a great post. I really enjoyed the wonderful photos, the nature, the life and the valuable information and research done to present it. Thank you, I learned something new today!
Thank you Pamela—I am so glad you enjoyed this one and learned a little about sensitive fern! I do hope to get back to writing more researched stuff, but it’s hard when I also just enjoy recounting birding days!
I enjoyed this all-around post. Although I do love birds for the reasons that you know well, I am also interested in other species that form part of our natural world. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and insights.
Thank you, Perry! We love birds for a lot of the same reasons -- it always makes me happy when you praise ducks and geese -- but our winged friends sometimes cause us to overlook other beautiful aspects of the natural world. I appreciate you reading.
Thank you, James. This is a resonant post for me this week and thank you for sharing so much of your wide ranging interests of the natural world. Thank you for the link to the tribute to another wonderful dog. Best wishes to you.
Thank you for reading, Heidi. I am not a fern expert, not an expert on any of my interests -- a lot of this newsletter is just me relaying what I learn, which I enjoy doing.
I thought of you and Panda as I wrote about Duke. Your Panda writings also resonated with me. Best wishes to you, I hope you are moving forward positively and honoring Panda in whatever ways seem fit.
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, James. Reading your posts is like being in the field, learning and observing. It’s a great approach that you take. Thank you again for your kindness toward Panda and my loss. I had just returned home from the vet’s office to pick up my little girl’s ashes when I saw your timely post. Moments like these help me heal.
Excellent post James. I know nothing about ferns and appreciate the information on them. I do pass some on my hikes at my local conservation area. I will be sure to stop and spend a few extra moments looking at them and trying to get a sense of their part of the area. Birds are so accessible as wildlife that I find myself getting focused on them so much more. I actually have to conciously make an effort sometimes to focus on other facets of Nature like mammals and plants.
Thank you, Neil and I appreciate the restack! The accessibility and excitement of birds does make it hard sometimes to focus on anything else. Ferns give trails character, and they can be a little less demanding than birds to find, though equally demanding to gain fluency with.
For a time there was a trail I'd walk that I came to associate with cinnamon fern, but after a few woodpecker encounters they usurped the ferns. Accessible and interesting, those woodpeckers--but now when I walk that trail I feel compelled to look for ferns again.
Thank you for learning so much and sharing so willingly. Please know that I am with you for every step you take along your awe inspiring journey.
Thank you for reading, Lola. I appreciate your kindness, and I’ve got a similar fern piece in the works. Thanks for following along on this journey.
James, this is such a great post. I do agree, although the birds are at the top of the list, there is so much more to nature. I'm a big fern lover too, and insects. This is such a great post. I really enjoyed the wonderful photos, the nature, the life and the valuable information and research done to present it. Thank you, I learned something new today!
Thank you Pamela—I am so glad you enjoyed this one and learned a little about sensitive fern! I do hope to get back to writing more researched stuff, but it’s hard when I also just enjoy recounting birding days!
My pleasure James. I always enjoy your posts.
I enjoyed this all-around post. Although I do love birds for the reasons that you know well, I am also interested in other species that form part of our natural world. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and insights.
Thank you, Perry! We love birds for a lot of the same reasons -- it always makes me happy when you praise ducks and geese -- but our winged friends sometimes cause us to overlook other beautiful aspects of the natural world. I appreciate you reading.
Thank you, James. This is a resonant post for me this week and thank you for sharing so much of your wide ranging interests of the natural world. Thank you for the link to the tribute to another wonderful dog. Best wishes to you.
Thank you for reading, Heidi. I am not a fern expert, not an expert on any of my interests -- a lot of this newsletter is just me relaying what I learn, which I enjoy doing.
I thought of you and Panda as I wrote about Duke. Your Panda writings also resonated with me. Best wishes to you, I hope you are moving forward positively and honoring Panda in whatever ways seem fit.
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, James. Reading your posts is like being in the field, learning and observing. It’s a great approach that you take. Thank you again for your kindness toward Panda and my loss. I had just returned home from the vet’s office to pick up my little girl’s ashes when I saw your timely post. Moments like these help me heal.
Excellent post James. I know nothing about ferns and appreciate the information on them. I do pass some on my hikes at my local conservation area. I will be sure to stop and spend a few extra moments looking at them and trying to get a sense of their part of the area. Birds are so accessible as wildlife that I find myself getting focused on them so much more. I actually have to conciously make an effort sometimes to focus on other facets of Nature like mammals and plants.
Thank you, Neil and I appreciate the restack! The accessibility and excitement of birds does make it hard sometimes to focus on anything else. Ferns give trails character, and they can be a little less demanding than birds to find, though equally demanding to gain fluency with.
For a time there was a trail I'd walk that I came to associate with cinnamon fern, but after a few woodpecker encounters they usurped the ferns. Accessible and interesting, those woodpeckers--but now when I walk that trail I feel compelled to look for ferns again.