tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194161742476128031.post1930022040853347028..comments2024-03-28T09:18:11.731-04:00Comments on Spicebush Log: Witch Hazel in BloomEllen Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09158932570826154360noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194161742476128031.post-78530441492650392822009-10-28T07:09:51.422-04:002009-10-28T07:09:51.422-04:00Ellen,
Thanks for your consoling words and yes, ...Ellen, <br /><br />Thanks for your consoling words and yes, I know David Quammen first, around 10 years ago, he wrote an exceptional (if long) piece for HARPER'S pretty much pointing out those species that would survive no matter what, namely crows and rats and a few others. I happen to love corvids so I'm okay with that, but not with the rest. <br /><br />I just happened upon your blog and I look forward to spending more time there. I am a big fan of Black Racers, have witnessed one or two "racing by" and boy, do they book! That was in the Blue Hills here in MA while out with an AMC group. And I know Northern Water Snakes but reading about their individual characteristics was fascinating. As for Hamamelis virginiana, I love your posting. You might like to visit this site: http://www.stevenfoster.com/education/monograph/witchhazel.html<br /><br />He has some beautiful photos and a wealth of botanical info. I am a sometime garden writer and big fan of flora. It seems we have the same reverence for the natural world, but it is a difficult thing to stand witness. If John Muir were here he would be horrified, but I think he would rush to help. In our way, we are helping with our blogs. But I wish I could just jump on a jet and really DO something. Where is a magic wand when one needs one? <br /><br />We REALLY need one now.<br />)-:MARNIEhttp://nature-elixir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com