Two weeks ago, I joined Hannah’s class for their weekly outdoor science lesson by the Santa Fe River. The students had wondered about large puddles along the road so we walked up the river to explore the banks for an explanation. In Indian file behind Will, the teacher, we made our way through the dense… Continue reading Keep walking toward the sun
Category: Nature @en
Amidst angels
Cranes have always been special to me. I first encountered them in spring 1989 at a major migratory bird resting spot at the Lac du Der, in eastern France. This was also my first serious – and enrapturing – birdwatching trip. Matthias was a passionate birdwatcher – what drove him was not ticking species off… Continue reading Amidst angels
My birthday party with chipmunks
Last Monday, October 8th, was not only my birthday, it was also Columbus Day, a holiday observed in most US states to commemorate the discovery of the continent. And we were determined to make full use of Hannah and Marie’s day off school. Over the previous few days, most aspen patches on the distant slopes… Continue reading My birthday party with chipmunks