Cold Nights and a new season

With reports of a frost the last couple of nights up north it will now start the ball rolling on a new Foliage season and the fall migration of Monarch Butterflys.

A couple of years ago we had one of the best years of migrating Monarchs and there were many areas loaded with them both at night and until they were warm enough the next day to move on their travels.

Gooseberry Island in Westport MA was one such spot and it was glorious at times. Nearby Allens pond is another hotspot to look out for.

If you do not care to chase the Butterflys a trip up north to the Green or White Mountains should be fruitfull for the start of the Foliage season

This year could be one of the best in awhile as the winter moths were not such a problem and no major storms this fall to knock the leaves down.

Enjoy

John C

The Start of a Blog

Hello this is the first day of what I hope to be a combined journey with all of you into the area of New England to explore our Nature .

I will be here as often as I can with news about current hotspots and also current trends in photography and such

So come along and join me as we explore our New England Area and maybe a bit outside once in awhile

John C

A good time for a beach visit

Now that the summer crowds are gone and the kids are back in school. It is a great time to visit the many shorelines that abound in New England. You never know what you may find at the beach this time of year as the shorebird migration is winding down but there is always a chance of a rare bird gettng off course and making a appeareance.

The water temps are still mild so you can still take a swim also if you want and there are no parking hassels

Enjoy

John C