tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post6711918542876936963..comments2024-03-22T20:11:44.673-04:00Comments on Saratoga woods and waterways: When It's Snowy Time Down SouthJacqueline Donnellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-6514137582252097412011-01-17T11:38:49.143-05:002011-01-17T11:38:49.143-05:00Hi June, thanks for the info about blinking owls. ...Hi June, thanks for the info about blinking owls. This owl just stared and stared. I think he was hoping I would bring him little mousies for dinner. Regarding the deer fence, there IS no natural habitat in Westchester County, because the deer have no predators here, other than speeding cars. So they've eaten into oblivion every native plant that grows, except for maybe poison ivy and skunk cabbage.<br /><br />Yes, Louise, it sure was a beautiful place and a lovely day to be out exploring it. Regarding invasive plants, it's true that many are beautiful and interesting and often a delight to find. Wouldn't it be grand if they would learn to mind their manners and not overrun the place?<br /><br />Nice to hear from you, Beyond My Garden. No, I have never seen a deer trail like that before, either. But a close look revealed the distinctive two-toed hoof print. And there were many curving trails just like this one along the shore. Like they were all out dancing!<br /><br />Ian, what a pleasure to make your acquaintance! The world-wide reach of the internet continues to amaze me. Thanks for your kind comment and the opportunity to visit your part of the world through your beautiful blog.Jacqueline Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-9677693036092012752011-01-15T02:57:35.020-05:002011-01-15T02:57:35.020-05:00Wonderful photos of beautiful countryside just so ...Wonderful photos of beautiful countryside just so different to here where it is hot and humid.<br />Very impressed with your blog and will keep checking out your adventures around Saratoga.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451513271646055518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-63916410988554510282011-01-14T16:38:15.670-05:002011-01-14T16:38:15.670-05:00We have the tulip poplars holly trees and deer but...We have the tulip poplars holly trees and deer but so far I have seen none of them making a weaving trail like the one you came across on your beautiful sunny day.<br />nellieNellie from Beyond My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149596937067869426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-33713331783397821792011-01-14T08:32:04.402-05:002011-01-14T08:32:04.402-05:00That looks like a lovely place to visit, especiall...That looks like a lovely place to visit, especially the island. And, what a beautiful day to explore territory new to you. <br /><br />As someone who is just learning about nature and the beauty around us, I have to say that I was often frustrated when I "found" a plant, only to discover it was an invasive. Sadly, we need places like that fenced in island to preserve our native plants. I'm glad that they are expanding the protected area to include a part of the mainland.<br /><br />One of our nature sanctuaries here is doing the same thing, right now on a much smaller scale.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-60199229084399494352011-01-14T07:09:52.560-05:002011-01-14T07:09:52.560-05:00That SKY!!! I checked out weather report, and we a...That SKY!!! I checked out weather report, and we are due for sun . . . mmmmm, a week from tomorrow...<br /><br />The birds! Did the owl blink*blink*blink at you? I stood and did what I thought was "communing" with a little screech owl at a nature exposition . . . who blinked*blinked*blinked at me. I thought it was SO CUTE! Until his keeper gently told me he was doing it because he felt threatened. I left quickly, poor thing.<br /><br />And, I have to say . . . gently . . . there's something odd, to my mind, about fencing out animals in order to create/maintain a natural habitat. But if it works for them, that's nice.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.com