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May 13, 2023
So the shore of the Peconic was completely filled with scallop shells… quite magically! I was so excited about collecting a ton as my shell haul has been dwindling. I don’t know why the shore was so plentiful, but I felt like I was right where I was intended to Read more…
One of my favorite places on Long Island, I try to visit the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge every year or so. This time was a very exciting homecoming trek with my long-time pal who is just returning to the Island and is hungry for renewed wonder. Unfortunately, as Read more…
April 23, 2020
Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Long Island’s Sag Harbor is a magical place to visit. Since I was going alllll the way out East, a quick commune with the birds was very necessary on this Earth Day. But please don’t go. You’d mess with my bird flow. Since Read more…
February 24, 2017
Typically the weather during my mid-winter school break, the week of Presidents’ day, is poor. The usual snow chances have me avoiding travel and “hunkering down” at home in hibernation mode, perhaps planning Spring and Summer adventures. This year, however, had me stricken with early onset Spring fever. I needed to bust out Read more…
June 30, 2015
A visit to Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Sag Harbor is a walk back in time. Trusting chipmunks eat from your hand. Swans are shy and evade your camera. The tickling feet of bold songbirds perch your hand’s branch to select the best seeds. But not without a quick Read more…