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Ohio's orchid species can grab attention, but many species are threatened
Yellow-fringed orchid, Platanthera ciliarisColumbus DispatchSeptember 4, 2016NATUREJim McCormacFor the orchidophile, a trip to Colombia’s tropical forests would be living a dream. The country harbors...
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Two supremely cool spiders: Arachnids one seldom sees
Ohio Brush Creek, as seen early on a misty morning, last Sunday, September 4. This stream is the epicenter of the sprawling Edge of Appalachia Preserve, owned and managed by the Ohio Chapter of The...
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American Birding Expo II
This weekend marks the 2nd annual American Birding Expo, which once again will be held in Columbus, Ohio, at the conveniently located Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The expo takes place this coming...
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Ohio sighting of swallow-tailed kite draws birders
A swallow-tailed kite is a study in black and whiteColumbus DispatchSeptember 18, 2016NATUREJim McCormacPeople who seek rare birds are called “chasers” or “listers” in the United States and “twitchers”...
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Marblehead Lighthouse
Ohio's famous Marblehead Lighthouse, along the rocky shoreline of Lake Erie at the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula. As seen yesterday morning, just before sunrise.A too full agenda of late has kept me...
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A hodgepodge of flora and fauna
I've been busier than usual, with travels to nearly all corners of this great state of Ohio in recent weeks. Following is a smattering of stuff from the past week or so, from the shores of Lake Erie to...
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Macro-photography workshop: October 5
A Black-horned Tree Cricket, one of myriad common macro-photography subjects.Stratford Ecological CenterEvening Macrophotography Workshop (free)Wednesday, October 5, 7pm – 9 pmPlease RSVP if you plan...
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Bait scent, fishing-line device allow spider to reel in moths
A toadlike bolas spider holds her silken weapon: a sticky ball she dangles and flings at approaching moths.Columbus DispatchOctober 2, 2016NATUREJim McCormacA gaucho is a cowboy of the South American...
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Grizzly Bear program!!
On October 24 at 7 pm at OSU’s Ohio Union, Thomas Mangelsen and Todd Wilkinson will present a fascinating account of grizzly bear conservation in Yellowstone National Park. The program will be...
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Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels!
A rural Madison County, Ohio cemetery on a picture-perfect fall day. I was down hunting sparrows (photographically) around Deer Creek Reservoir last Monday, which is not too far from this place. As I...
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A quick trip to Goose Pond
I made a whirlwind trip to the Hoosier State last weekend, primarily to speak at the Hendricks County Master Gardeners' annual Adventures in Gardening conference just west of Indianapolis. That was a...
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The Most Famous Bear in the World Belongs to Us
Next Monday evening, October 24, Thomas Mangelsen and Todd Wilkinson will present a program on Yellowstone's Grizzly Bears at Ohio State University's Ohio Union. Registrants already number over 900,...
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The cliffs of Vermilion
Soaring shale bluffs tower over the scenic Vermilion River in western Lorain County. I found myself in this area last Saturday, and could not resist a stop to admire the big cliffs, and attempt some...
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Hawk attempts to punk bigger hawk
Gorgeous fall foliage along the long entrance drive to Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve, Portage County, Ohio.Last Saturday evening, I was the invited speaker for the The Native Plant Society of...
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Ohio Natural History Talk: Thursday, November 10, Worthington
I'm giving a talk in my own backyard, for a change, for the Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries. It starts at 7pm next Thursday night, November 10, and it's free and all are welcome.You can get...
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A parliament of Cedar Waxwings
Too much STUFF has kept me out of the blogosphere of late, or at least much reduced my normal volume of posts. That might continue for a few weeks.But I've not been idle, and have scads of material....
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Supermoon!
The city of Columbus, Ohio, as seen last evening just prior to nightfall. I made this image from the Rich Street bridge across the Scioto River, and the fading light cast the edifices of downtown in a...
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Indian Run Falls
A gorgeous series of limestone shelves cascades the waters of Indian Run ever lower, their fate to eventually merge with the much larger Scioto River.I am all too often guilty of ignoring my backyard...
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Conkles Hollow, on a misty morning
One of the crown jewels of Ohio's rich natural resources is the Hocking Hills. This region, which is a short drive southeast of Columbus and is centered in Hocking County, is noted for its steep...
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