Bill DavisonA Brief Encounter with a Snowy OwlI saw arctic wildness in soybean stubble. A flash of white revealed the presence of a being that was likely raising a family above a…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022
Bill DavisonLeaf CalligraphyFresh snow is like a canvas laid over the landscape. You can plainly see the writing of the more-than-human world. I was eager to set out…Jan 16, 2022Jan 16, 2022
Bill DavisonThe Spell of the SensuousDuring the course of a week, I typically read one book, many articles, and listen to one or two podcasts. I am actually trying to cut back…Jan 13, 2022Jan 13, 2022
Bill DavisonWinter Cold, Talking Trees, and Pileated WoodpeckersThe cold weather kept me indoors for a few days, so I was eager to be outside yesterday. I decided to go for a hike on the south side of…Jan 9, 20221Jan 9, 20221
Bill DavisonFall Migration on the Illinois RiverI was lucky to get to visit the Emiquon Preserve on the Illinois River on an overcast day. The complex layers of clouds and filtered…Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
Bill DavisonRobins are a Stout, Rambling Whirlwind of a BirdThere are Robins in the park on most days, but occasionally, the park is alive with Robins; when this happens they are everywhere you look…Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Bill DavisonVeeries Predict HurricanesAn ornithologist in Delaware has been studying Veeries for the past twenty years and he recently discovered that they can predict the…Nov 18, 2021Nov 18, 2021
Bill DavisonCooper’s Hawks and the Elegant DanceCooper’s Hawks are regular visitors to our yard. I see one every few days now that our bird feeders attract a large mixed flock of winter…Nov 16, 20211Nov 16, 20211
Bill DavisonThe Golden Oak SavannaThe oak savanna is full of golden leaves. The hickories are particularly beautiful this year. Their leaves have taken on a variety of…Nov 7, 2021Nov 7, 2021
Bill DavisonBeautiful Fall RootsI love this time of year. The fall harvest of colorful roots is coming in and there are many beautiful vegetables to choose from at Green…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021