For two days in a row, I had the same quiet visitor. Almost in the exact same spot, too. A snake. I have to admit — I love snakes. Not in the “I want one as a pet at home” kind of way… but out here, in nature, they feel right. Like they belong. Like … More The Same Visitor, Two Days in a Row
In my region, snow tends to make its grand entrance earlier than in my hometown near the Gulf of Riga. The colder temperatures here usually mean the snow stays longer, too. But today, my hometown is taking the spotlight—it’s all white! Mom sent me a few pictures: Snow has already fallen there, blanketing everything in … More Snowfall Showdown: My Hometown Wins This Round!
Yesterday brought an unexpected delight to our bird feeder—a visit from the Dendrocopos medius, the Middle Spotted Woodpecker. What a sight he was, with his striking red crown standing out vividly against his black-and-white feathers. He seemed almost regal, perched confidently as if he knew how stunning he looked. I stood there, mesmerized. his movements … More A Special Visitor at the Bird Feeder
I’m still under the weather, but I managed a slow 15-minute “walk” outside today. The weather was awful—cold, gray, and damp. To top it off, I spotted the first few snowflakes drifting down, teasing the winter ahead. Despite the bleakness, I found a small surprise: a piece of Ramalina fraxinea lying on the ground. This … More First Snowflakes & Ramalina fraxinea