Archive for the “The Daily Forest Report” category
The Daily Forest Report July 7, 2013 Okay, It’s Not All Butterflies and Rainbows
by nielskunze on July 7, 2013
I had just written in my notebook the day before “I am feeling less and less a visitor to the forest as I’ve always been, and finally feel to be an active participant in forest life instead.” “Not so fast, (…)
The Daily Forest Report July 6, 2013 “Tell ’em About the Buffalo”
by nielskunze on July 6, 2013
KA-BOOM!! I was only about 3 minutes into my walk when a huge explosion ripped through the forest morning. The silence had certainly been broken. It was definitely louder than your average gunshot, but I have no idea what had (…)
The Daily Forest Report July 5, 2013 And the Forest Held Its Breath…
by nielskunze on July 5, 2013
Something is definitely up. The forest was nearly silent the whole time as I made my way as I normally do. At first it seemed that the lack of wind might account for the quiet. Nothing moved. But then I (…)
The Daily Forest Report July 4, 2013 The Soft Susurrus of Whispering Crowds
by nielskunze on July 4, 2013
Let’s see… First, I had a little dance with Grouse, but she didn’t have much to tell me. Then, I nearly walked right into Whitetail Deer. We eyed each other suspiciously at very close quarters, neither of us betraying any (…)
The Daily Forest Report July 3, 2013 Held Over By Popular Demand
by nielskunze on July 3, 2013
I eat a lot of flowers. And I’m pretty sure that I eat more wild roses than anything else. Usually, June is Wild Rose Month. This year, it seems, the rose bloom will last well into July. As yet, there (…)
The Daily Forest Report July 1, 2013 When Snakes Come in Threes
by nielskunze on July 1, 2013
It’s been a snaky year already. Snake energy creeps up on you. It slithers in among the cracks and crevices, where first it’s not noticed. It’s not hiding, for it needs the warm sunlight in order to function. No, snake (…)
The Daily Forest Report June 30, 2013 Tigers ‘n Clover
by nielskunze on June 30, 2013
As the dandelions take their bows and head for the exit, enter the flashy Tiger Lilies– the definite stars of this portion of summer’s show. Right now it’s a crowd scene, with clover taking up the role of the extras. (…)
The Daily Forest Report May/June 2013 Stalking the Invisible Bear
by nielskunze on June 29, 2013
This has been ongoing for a couple of months now. My daily forest adventures follow nearly the very same backroads and pathways every day. I am continually astounded by the profound changes which occur from one day to the next. (…)
The Daily Forest Report June 27, 2013 Explosions of Gratitude
by nielskunze on June 29, 2013
Despite Mercury stationing retrograde today, the message is very clear. In a word, it’s “celebration.” The flowers have exploded! Here, in the southeastern corner of BC, Canada, we just came through a subtle but prolonged drought, followed recently by days (…)
Butterfly Orgies and Meandering Ants
by nielskunze on June 20, 2013
I had this instrumental song I’d written kicking around for years that always reminded me of the clumsy flight of butterflies. I finally shot some video footage that I thought might link up appropriately. Then I wrote a poem welding (…)