Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Arizona

  • Some Southwestern Insects

    Milbert’s Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti). I’ve only identified a couple of the following, so holler if you know any of them. Mexican Amberwing (Perithemis intensa). Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor).This katydid was dropped in front of me by a surprised Western Tanager. I think the katydid was surprised too, if not in shock.Like the chimney-shaped ant colony…

    mthew

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  • Astonishing

    Bear with me. I’ve returned from a dozen days in Arizona and Utah, birding and ogling the utterly spectacular scenery. I have over a thousand pictures to sort through. Here are a few to whet your appetite and set the stage for future posts (and be sure to open them up and let them bloom…

    mthew