Nature Notes

August 1 Walking along the edge of the water at low tide in Provincetown, was fascinated by the interaction of waves moving nearly perpendicularly to each other. At the shore, we see small terns, probably  least terns , sometimes hovering and diving, catching fish. And at Susan's condo, there is the occasional gull with an entirely black head flying past, perhaps a  laughing gull . August 2 Back in Jamaica Plain, loved seeing this hibiscus in a neighbor's front garden on my walk with Maddie. August 4 On the morning ferry to Ptown, I noticed the water churning about a hundred yards off the boat. When I looked more closely, I realized that it was a pod of dolphins arcing in and out of the water, in tight circles.  So cool to see them! August 5 Biked to Race Point early this morning - almost deserted. Talked to a photographer who said he'd just seen some dolphins close in to the beach.  Gone by the time I went to look.  August 7 Susan and I went out to Rt 6 to c...

  July 2 After a heavy rainstorm, Jamaica Pond at sunset. July 3 On a morning bike ride through the Arb, saw a family of turkeys snuffling about in the grass. And the rose garden is wonderful right now. July 4 Saw a great blue heron fishing by the boathouse, with a perfect reflection in the still water. Later on in the morning, biked around the Concord - Carlisle loop, getting ready for my upcoming Nova Scotia bike tour.  A biker coming towards me alerted me to this deer ahead. I was amazed that it let me stop the bike, get my phone out and take a photo. It looked a bit nervous at first, but I talked to it gently and it seemed fine with me being there until I finished up and got back on the bike. This evening, walking by Leverett Pond, saw a great blue heron fishing.  After a bit, it flew along the length of the pond, squawking, then landed in another spot to resume fishing.  I don't think I'd ever heard the squawky noise they make before.  Here's how the Cor...