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The Moths of Rancho Rostenko… and a bug.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

‘Twas a fine night for moths, apparently… All of these photos were taken the same morning, all the little buggers piled up under the porch light, proof that moths are anything but dull and monotonous…  A little something to keep y’all entertained until I get off my ass and write something.

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The Rattlers of Rancho Rostenko

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Lots of rattlers (Western rattlesnake, Crotalus viridis) in the high desert this spring.  I hadn’t seen nary a one in years but have already run into two within as many days this season.  Not to mention the twisty, windy tracks on nearby dirt roads.  I can’t be sure it’s rattlesnake sign (there are other snakes [...]

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