Category Archives: Looking Downward

Mute Swans

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Yesterday, on my way to the beach, I found a mute swan on the road. Most likely it flew into the electrical wires across the street. Perhaps she was momentarily blinded by the low angle of the sun. These are … Continue reading →

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Horseshoe Crabs

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Saw a horseshoe crab this morning. That’s about 8 weeks early. Crazy. Here in New England, I expect to see them beginning in late May, along sandy protected beaches during the new and full moons. At high tide they push in … Continue reading →

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Vernal Pools

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Vernal pools supply a fascinating and transitory habitat, that signals the arrival of spring in the forest. Essential small wetlands, these pools hold water often from rain or snow melt. Typically they disappear by summer. So why “Vernal”? Vernal refers to the … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnakes in Connecticut

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

This morning I was driving my Jeep into the Meshomasic State Forest to shoot at the range. Up ahead of me, the range safety officers had pulled over. They were out and standing alongside their truck. Odd. So I killed the … Continue reading →

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