Lily
The day started with a quick drive to see calm Lily. Nice.
Then, a stop home where Donna said she is seeing more Monarchs than she can ever remember. Her milkweed plants are crawling with them.
 Monarch caterpillars |
 Monarch |
In the woods, blueberries are a bust and juneberries are very spotty, which explains why we are seeing more bears than usual.
Juneberries
Suddenly, we have space for up to three participants in the first Black Bear Field Study Course (July 5-8) that starts in a week. If anyone can make arrangements on such short notice, email Judy Thon at
Also, there is one opening in each of the last two courses (August 16-19 and August 23-26) because of travel restrictions from Australia. For more information, check with Judy.
Thank you for all you do.
Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center