All-around Naturalist Thread

[Chickstarrs]

Yes! Go enjoy the day! It's a little cold where I am but I've still got a beautiful blue sky! All my Spring bulbs have started to bloom, too!

It is 6C here but still lovely and all the migrant birds are starting to return.

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

It is 6C here but still lovely and all the migrant birds are starting to return.

Well, it's a colder there! 11 Celcius here! I guess I just get cold easily! The vultures are here, but I don't think they're actually considered migratory. I'm looking forward to the western tanangers!!

 

[Chickstarrs]

Here are a few pictures taken on my property.
Showy lady's slippers

Speedwell

Monarch on Joe Pye-weed

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

Here are a few pictures taken on my property.
Showy lady's slippers
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Speedwell
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Monarch on Joe Pye-weed
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Wow, pretty flowers! I especially love the picture with the monarch!

 

[PioneerChicks]

I am surprised I did not find this thread earlier. I definitely consider myself a naturalist. I was the head Naturalist at the Provincial Park near where I live for 12 years. The job title was Natural Heritage Educator/Specialist. I supervised all the staff at the Visitor Centre and the volunteers. We ran guided hikes, evening presentations, school programs and other special events. That was many years ago now, but the love for nature is still strong.

Wow, that is like my dream job! I can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[Chickstarrs]

Wow, that is like my dream job! I can't wait to hear all about it!

One of the best parts of the job was that I got paid to go hike the trails and watch nature!

 

[PioneerChicks]

One of the best parts of the job was that I got paid to go hike the trails and watch nature!

Yeah, if nature wasn't free I would think we should pay them! We as in past you and future me!

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

 

[Alyssa-Bee]

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I went camping, there were some beautiful veiws, but there was practically no water! All the streams were completely dry, even a couple rivers were gone! (They were small rivers, but still!) There seemed to be a lack of bird song... the only wild animals we saw signs of were birds and a far off coyote.

 

[PioneerChicks]

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I went camping, there were some beautiful veiws, but there was practically no water! All the streams were completely dry, even a couple rivers were gone! (They were small rivers, but still!) There seemed to be a lack of bird song... the only wild animals we saw signs of were birds and a far off coyote.

That is beautiful! I've noticed that dry areas, even forests, often lack wildlife (including birds). It is understandable because water is so essential to the echosystem.