Naturalist Notebook
Want to write about a sighting or a day in the field or some other cool thing? Do it here. If you want to write a more "encyclopedia" style article about an animal or plant, classify it under "Nature" (and use the "flower" content type if it's a flower).
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| Sapsuckers and Hummingbirds in the Fen |
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The Fen out by Happy Isles, at the east end of Yosemite Valley, is perhaps the most diverse and interesting habitat in Yosemite Valley. … —» go to main page for Sapsuckers and Hummingbirds in the Fen —» |
| Wildflower Observations, 2012-05-27 |
Lots of stuff is starting to come up at higher elevations this week. At the house, we got our first Five Spots and Wallflowers this week, 5/20-5.27. … —» go to main page for Wildflower Observations, 2012-05-27 —» |
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| Blooming, May 1-6, 2012 |
Already on April 29, we saw Wood Violets (V. lobata along the Chowchilla Mountain Road near Wawona (about 4200 feet in elevation). … —» go to main page for Blooming, May 1-6, 2012 —» |
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| Saving the Large Blue Butterfly |
I'm always fascinated by tight and intricate relationships in nature. Sometimes the effects are unpleasant — malaria that goes from human to mosquito to human. But we expect that from microbes. … —» go to main page for Saving the Large Blue Butterfly —» |
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| Flowers Starting to Bloom in Yosemite Valley (23 Apr 2009) |
Starting to see the first flowers come out in the Valley. Of course, El Portal and Hite Cove have been excellent for a while. I haven't seen much in the Valley until yesterday. … —» go to main page for Flowers Starting to Bloom in Yosemite Valley (23 Apr 2009) —» |
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| How to Bag a Yosemite Bear without Firing a Shot |
[This page is about how to protect Yosemite's bears. … —» go to main page for How to Bag a Yosemite Bear without Firing a Shot —» |
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| Leaves Turning in Yosemite, October 2006 |
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The leaves are turning in Yosemite and the animals are trying to fatten up for winter. This busy squirrel was munching like a lawn-mower amongst the golden leaves of autumn. … —» go to main page for Leaves Turning in Yosemite, October 2006 —» |
| Summer's Over (Sep 7, 2006) |
For some time now the signs have been growing: the meadows are drying at low altitude and the Sierra Lessingia is out. … —» go to main page for Summer's Over (Sep 7, 2006) —» |
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| Morning in Yosemite, July 29, 2006 |
It was just such a great morning in Yosemite, I had to write something. I haven't been getting as much exercise lately as I would like because of various work things. … —» go to main page for Morning in Yosemite, July 29, 2006 —» |
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| Butterflies and more, Jul 6, 2006 |
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Who ever thought I'd have so much trouble putting up a picture a week, since I often take 500 pictures in a good week. … —» go to main page for Butterflies and more, Jul 6, 2006 —» |
| Spring is Here (May 13-19 2006) |
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Spring is unquestionably here. Waterfalls booming, the Merced pushing against its banks, dogwoods blooming, birds building nests, and yellow pollen covering everything. … —» go to main page for Spring is Here (May 13-19 2006) —» |
| Snow and Water Levels, May 14 2006; Dogwoods Blooming |
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I hope to get out soon and see more of the high country, but at 6000 feet there are only a few patches of snow here and there right now, though many trails are deep underwater. … —» go to main page for Snow and Water Levels, May 14 2006; Dogwoods Blooming —» |
| Spring weather wakes up the bears (Feb 9-15, 2006) |
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People insist on telling me that the bears are not active at high elevations in the winter and sometimes the ranger naturalists are even surprised when I say I saw bear tracks, but during this rece … —» go to main page for Spring weather wakes up the bears (Feb 9-15, 2006) —» |
| Snowy Valley and Pouncing Coyote (Jan 19-25, 2006) |
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Chains required indeed! Snow everywhere and coyotes enjoying the sun and crust on the snow, allowing them to walk on top, listen to who's scurrying about below, and find a good lunch. … —» go to main page for Snowy Valley and Pouncing Coyote (Jan 19-25, 2006) —» |