Monday, February 11, 2008

May 27, 2005

This is a baby Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus). They can grow to more than a foot across.

In another photo you will see a baby robin that was knocked out of the nest too soon by an unusual windstorm yesterday. The parents continue to hang around and feed it. There is a possibility it will get caught by a raccoon or a raptor.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Thursday, May 26, 2005

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

May 25, 2005

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Sunday, December 10, 2006

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

There are two kinds of Witch-hazel at Fresh Pond Reservation. This is the very early blooming variety.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Species at Fresh Pond Reservation

Dead Man's Fingers - mushroom - fungi - mature

Dog Vomit Slime Mold - Fuligo septica

Dryad Saddle - fungus/mushroom - Polyporus squamosus

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Saturday, April 29, 2006

May 23, 2005

Eric and I spent part of the day pulling Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), an invasive species, on the hilltop behind the soccer field. Feel free to pull this stuff up anywhere you find it--but be sure it is Garlic Mustard and not a look-alike.

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Thursday, December 01, 2005

Citizen Scientist Organizations

Beach Watchers

Bird Lovers

Hitchhikers (invasive species)

Amateurs Unite - The Society for Amateur Scientists (LABRats: science scouting program)

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Thursday, November 10, 2005

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Thursday, October 27, 2005

Sunday, May 22, 2005

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Saturday, May 21, 2005

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Friday, May 20, 2005

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Thursday, May 19, 2005

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Wednesday, May 18, 2005

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

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Monday, May 16, 2005

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Sunday, May 15, 2005

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Friday, August 19, 2005

Cambridge Water Department

MEETING NOTICE

The Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, September 14, at the Walter J Sullivan Water Purification Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway at 6:00 PM.

For more information, please contact: Chip Norton, Watershed Manager, by e-mail at fnorton@CambridgeMA.GOV or call 617-349-4781.

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Thursday, July 21, 2005

Invasive Species

Japanese Knotweed, The Boston Globe, July 12, 2005

Invasive Species Weblog

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Monday, July 11, 2005

Saturday, May 14, 2005

60 degrees. Started out overcast. Slowly cleared to mostly sunny. Resting duck at post 903. It rests on a small branch that is just below the surface of the water. The duck rests on top of this small branch--preventing it from moving unless there's quite a beeeze and waves. But it was calm today so he stayed in place with no effort. Probably the lame duck from several days ago. What is the yellow flower at post 114? Large fish spotted in the little pond around post 200. Robin bathing in the little pond at 275. It let me get quite close and seemed determined to have its bath no matter what.