Author Archives: Ed Mitchell

Timber Rattlesnakes in Connecticut

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Timber Rattlesnakes in Connecticut, Been awhile since I did a post on these critters. In fact it was ten years ago. No I didn’t come across another one, but I did see a sign that reminded me of their presence. … Continue reading →

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Seal Problems on the Pacific coast

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Seal Problems on the Pacific coast A few posts back I briefly brought up the subject of wildlife management. Wildlife management is a contract between society and wildlife to find an reasonable balance. And in many cases it works well, … Continue reading →

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A YOY Sand eel Fly

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Recently we took a look at tying sand eel flies. While digging through my fly tying material mess for that post, and believe me it’s a tangled mess,  I came across a young-of-year (YOY) sand eel pattern I used nearly … Continue reading →

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Got a New Hard Drive

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Got a New Hard Drive As I reported some time back my computer has been limping along. What’s the problem? There is at least one bad sector on the hard drive. When the computer hits it, the screen goes blue. … Continue reading →

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Rare Shark Attack in Maine is the tip of an Iceberg

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Recently  a New York woman was killed by a shark on the Maine coast. This is an extremely rare event,  and may well be the only recorded fatal shark attack in the state of Maine. The links below will add … Continue reading →

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