Articles Archive for January 2012
Insects etc. »
Spinning a path between two worlds,
a tiny weaver maps silent whispers
among grass blades, bringing news
from the ancient city of silk.
Insects etc. »
The day’s last flight,
outrunning the sun in a search for pollen,
a bladed bridge surrenders to a frozen leap.
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Honey bee | Apis mellifera
Birds »
Searching for breaks in a winter land of mist and snow,
songbirds feel the lure of faraway springs.
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Sparrow | Passer domesticus
Insects etc. »
Choreographing a high-end flea circus,
a tightrope dancer auditions the last act
in the Devil’s carnival.
Scarab beetle
Insects etc. »
Eating its way through a tangled maze of fennel,
a Black Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar eavesdrops
on whispered rumors of future flights.
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Black Swallowtail butterfly | Papilio polyxenes
Birds, Books | Art | Misc, Insects etc. »
My presentation to the Crossroads Sierra Club in Brighton, MI, last night was a great success.
I had a wonderful time, and enjoyed answering all the fine questions.
It was nice getting to talk to everyone afterward, and sign copies of my books.
I wish we had more time.
Many thanks to Roy Schwarz & Lee Burton of the Crossroads Sierra Club.
Insects etc. »
Subversive demons roused from sleep,
the naked minds of newborn mantids
are filled with dim, flickering hunts to come.
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Praying mantis | Tenodera aridifolia sinensis
Insects etc. »
I’m giving a presentation of my wildlife art Wednesday, January 18 at 7pm.
“Backyard Eden: The Green World in Your Yard”” will showcase many strange, beautiful & familiar creatures at the January meeting of the Crossroads Sierra Club in Brighton, MI.
Insects & Birds, Assassins & Lacewings, Gollywhoppers & Lightning Bugs.
It will be held at the Brighton Library, located at 100 Library Drive North, just off I-96. More info at the Crossroads site.
It’s a free, multimedia presentation, including video footage and still images, and answering any questions about my work & telling …
Birds »
A songbird escapes the day’s last sunlight,
darting between snowflakes against the outlines
of darkening trees,
cheating winter’s chill another day.
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Sparrow | Passer domesticus
Insects etc. »
A fly pushes his luck,
idling away in a corrupt world,
hoping to stay unnoticed by former
leaf gang cronies.
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Black Onion Fly | Tritoxa flexa
