While paddling down the Madagascal stream somewhere south of Lincoln, Maine this past summer; and yes, this is a repeat ~
Tree worthy sights
maine woods
Beaver bog foliage
Strong colors was the rule this year around the bog. Despite several days of strong winds, leaves of color persisted on the branches for many days.
Ducks over the far bog
During a recent patrol over to the far bog, we attempted to sneak up on a small group of ducks hanging around the open water. Before we could get very close, they flew off in a panic. For the next five minutes they flew in circles over us and the edges of the bog.
Woodbury sunset
A Woodbury pond evening sky in mid autumn
Beaver dam near the beaver bog
The latest project by our local beaver team includes dimension lumber as well as the usual complement of trunks, branches, leaves, and mud.
A Springtime beaver
We have recently found several beaver dams in the backwoods. While we are hoping to get some pictures of the new inhabitants, we have gone back to the archives and found some interesting images from the past (here is an April 2017 snapshot from the far bog).
Beginning colors
The leaves are starting to turn; a full color autumn has been forecast. The longevity and persistence of reds is how I grade the quality of a northern New England foliage season.
Blue jay at the bog
Earlier this year I managed to catch this youngish blue jay in the upper bog
Summer reflections 3
from the no-name pond on a late summer late afternoon; an impressionist painting using light and water
Summer reflections 2
from the no-name pond up close.
john's f-stop 