Thank Ceiling Cat that readers came through with some photos, though I always need more. Got some? Today we hear from reader Doug Hayes in Richmond, Virginia, whose contribution is called “Morning at the swamp.” Doug’s narrative and IDs are indented, and you can enlarge his photos by clicking on them: My neighbor got word … Continue reading Readers’ wildlife photos
Several more readers sent in photos, so we’re good for a while. Many thanks to those who did! Today we have photos of a single plant, but an unusual one, from reader Debra Coplan. Her captions are indented, and you can enlarge the photos by clicking on them. I came across this magical looking plant in … Continue reading Readers’ wildlife photos
Usually, when it’s very cold in Chicago, the weatherperson says that we’re inundated by “cool Canadian air”. Now our Canadian friends are sending us something worse: smog from the extensive wildfires up north. Yesterday Chicago had the worst air quality in the world. It’s just about as bad today. Here’s our index from the NYT: … Continue reading The smog gets worse in Chicago