November 2021 Blog Archives
Turkeys as Urban Wildlife
I had considered blogging about urban wildlife like raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, rabbits and other rodents in addition to a large assortment of insects and some amphibians that can be found in urban habitats. Occasionally deer, ground hogs, and even turkeys have been seen in Easton. A few years ago, a turkey hen explored the... Read More
Persimmons, an autumn treat
Yesterday I wandered down the road to visit my neighbor. Her persimmon trees were loaded with fruits begging to be picked. She has both native and Japanese or Oriental persimmons. I plucked a soft, mauve-rose native fruit, about one-inch in diameter, and popped it in my mouth. Delicious! While I had to spit out the... Read More