Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Nature
Walking in the Shadows with the Squirrels
On our trip earlier this week, we visited a city park in the town of Lynden and walked under the shadow of big Cedars and Doug Firs. Nothing unusual about that. But I was surprised to see a couple of black squirrels playing in… Continue Reading “Walking in the Shadows with the Squirrels”
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Changing Trees of Color on the Street Where I Live
I don’t have to go far to find colorful fall leaves; I just walk to the park at the end of my street and enjoy. The pictures below are from prior years; I’ll tell you why. A windstorm brought down the tallest tree on… Continue Reading “Changing Trees of Color on the Street Where I Live”
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Are Ferns Flowers?
No, but you probably already knew that. Ferns are nonflowering plants that reproduce by spores; flowers are plants that reproduce through seeds. But to me they are just as beautiful. I see them regularly in the damp woods of the Pacific Northwest, these from… Continue Reading “Are Ferns Flowers?”
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Shadows and Reflections in the Woods
It’s hard for me to tell which is which, but I think I found both – shadows and reflections – on yesterday’s walk in the woods. It was a new trail to us, a boardwalk, through a bog – West Hylebos Wetlands Park in… Continue Reading “Shadows and Reflections in the Woods”
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Color before the Storm
It’s raining heavily now, and more rain is in the forecast. Fall’s stormy weather is upon us. But earlier this week I returned to Coulon Park for a final look at the color on its famous boulevard. Nearer to the lake, there were other… Continue Reading “Color before the Storm”
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Favorite Fall Florals
Not this year’s garden. I didn’t plant any new fall flowers, and previous promised perennials don’t always come back; their high prices mean I sometimes hold a grudge. Still, they live on in my archives, especially this favorite: Kismet Orange Coneflower. I really should… Continue Reading “Favorite Fall Florals”
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The Salmon are back! Spawning in the Cedar River
It’s been a long, long journey for these sockeye salmon, but they have returned at last to their spawning grounds in the Cedar River. Not the greatest video but stick it out to the end to see the female lay her eggs. I love… Continue Reading “The Salmon are back! Spawning in the Cedar River”
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Back by Popular Demand – Fall Color at Coulon Park
They come from far and wide to see the trees in glory. At Gene Coulon Memorial Park in Renton. ~ Susanne
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Taking the Scenic Route – Turquoise and Gold in the North Cascades
“Is the Park open?” (“You’re in it now,” I thought to myself, “just open your eyes.”) But I understand. There’s a government shutdown, after all. And North Cascades National Park is different from the others. No fanfare. Just mountains. And a river. And creeks.… Continue Reading “Taking the Scenic Route – Turquoise and Gold in the North Cascades”
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Celebrating Animals in the Air, on Land, and Sea
Hooray for animals! Terri at #Sunday Stills reminded me that October 4th was World Animal Day. “World Animal Day is an International Day of Action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4th, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.” Wikipedia Okay, honestly,… Continue Reading “Celebrating Animals in the Air, on Land, and Sea”
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