tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post7416452450620687595..comments2023-12-22T12:05:09.831-05:00Comments on An Adirondack Naturalist in Central New York: A Dusting of Snow Reveals AllEllen Rathbonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684750034177425795noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-20348777753350347062009-12-03T13:39:06.185-05:002009-12-03T13:39:06.185-05:00Snow!!! I can't wait! It makes a walk so much...Snow!!! I can't wait! It makes a walk so much more interesting when you can follow the animals' adventures by their tracks. By the way, Vince Walsh is leading a tracking workshop at Wilton Wildlife Preserve on January 9. Want to go? (Let's pray for snow. So far, not a trace in Saratoga County.)Jacqueline Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-47306094664980895402009-12-03T09:26:03.447-05:002009-12-03T09:26:03.447-05:00Did you see this web page: http://www.fs.fed.us/wi...Did you see this web page: http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/interesting/lichens/gallery/crustose/index.shtml<br />It has some very nice photos of lichens.squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297406366801045392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-38779254493107946812009-12-03T08:49:51.603-05:002009-12-03T08:49:51.603-05:00Thanks for the information. I plan on testing some...Thanks for the information. I plan on testing some lichens with chemicals this winter and learning a bit about that. It seems simple enough. I find some of them difficult to tell apart and I thought this might be a good winter activity. That and learning mosses. <br /><br />I always enjoy reading your blog, thanks.squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297406366801045392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-65935816604213815592009-12-02T16:35:58.186-05:002009-12-02T16:35:58.186-05:00I have the Lichens of the Northwest too. It's...I have the Lichens of the Northwest too. It's pretty good for a little book. Lichens of North America seems to be the definitive book on the subject, but the price has put me off so far. I'll look forward to hearing what it's like.<br /><br />We used to have lots of raccoons around our house. They love cookies and juice, especially fig newtons. Not many here though, just as well.<br /><br />Opossums have lovely tracks, like little stars. Their paws look like they are wearing those gloves without fingers on them.barefoothearthttp://willowhousechronicles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-32197188370374447412009-12-02T14:59:48.186-05:002009-12-02T14:59:48.186-05:00Hey, Squirrel - I've just gotten the lichen bo...Hey, Squirrel - I've just gotten the lichen book (yesterday), but read through it in a couple hours. I have another one on order: Lichens of North America, but I don't recall the author off the top of my head. It's not a field guide (not for $80), but apparently quite comprehensive and with loads of good photos. The only other lichen book I have is pretty general: Lichens by Wm. Purvis. Lots of pictures, not so good for ID.<br /><br />The porcupine book is also a new acquisition. I'm still only on chapter one, but so far it's a pretty good read. Some is rather technical, and having a background in science is good, but even the lay person is likely to enjoy much of it, if that person really wants to know all there is to know about porkies. The author is Uldis Roze, who is considered a porkie expert; the second edition just came out.Ellen Rathbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684750034177425795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1194066715822423007.post-48576047250078805832009-12-02T14:44:22.364-05:002009-12-02T14:44:22.364-05:00Loved this post! In the summer I see Racoon track...Loved this post! In the summer I see Racoon tracks along the rail road tracks. They are very good at walking those rails and not falling off. <br /><br />I have Lichens of the Northwest and it seems to be a good reference. Do you have The Macrolichens in West Virginia by Don Flenniken? It looks like a good book but I haven't had time to persue my interest in lichens, perhaps this winter. Also Macrolichens of Ohio by David Warren, have you seen that one? I only saw it mentioned online but was curious what you thought if you have it. There are just so many interesting things to learn about. <br /><br />Haven't read "The North American Porcupine" is it good?<br /><br />Enjoyed your post.squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297406366801045392noreply@blogger.com