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S. Schmidt

S. Schmidt has written 62 posts for Learning about nature…

Barn Swallow

The barn swallows have returned.

A Crappie Day at the Lake

With gusty winds in excess of 25 mph, it didn’t seem like a good day to visit the lake. The weather was warm and I couldn’t resist. During the calm before the storm I finessed a few panfish with a tiny hand-tied marabou jig resembling the newly hatched midges with fuzzy antenna. While watching lightening … Continue reading

Plum Blossoms

The first American Plum blossom are visible along highway 75, north of town. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen the sun.

Mixed Signals

Three days of gloomy weather have saturated the ground; earthworms cover the sidewalks. A late afternoon snowstorm was quite the spectacle.

Good Friday

An inch of rain has encouraged new growth on this Good Friday. American Plum leaves are bursting from their buds. The first dandelions are in bloom.

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