Metroparks Challenge #4 Blendon Woods in the Rain

Just pictures this evening, I hope you enjoy what Megan, Weston, and I saw on our quick but fruitful walk to Thoreau Lake at Blendon Woods Metropark on the Columbus' northeast side. September 26th, 2009.

Tom

Early Salamander Run?

I'm just looking at the forcast for the next few days, and I'm guessing that the warm temperatures and rain might trigger some of the early breeding salamanders, especially Jefferson Salamanders, to make their march to vernal pools. The countdown to spring has begun. I'd also be interested to know if anyone further south has started seeing the ambystomatids emerge.

Sunday
Partly Cloudy
43° F | 25° F

Monday
Partly Cloudy
52° F | 43° F

Tuesday
Chance of Rain
58° F | 47° F

Wednesday
Rain Showers
54° F | 38° F

Thursday
Chance of Snow
40° F | 23° F

Exploring Little Pond, Maine, in the Rain

I bought this little water proof bag called an aquapac to take my digital point and shoot underwater. It served as a great tool for me while I was hiking and exploring little pond in the rain. First on foot, then by canoe. There is something magical about hiking and naturalizing in the rain, and this is the first time I was really able to capture that experience in images, thanks to the aquapac. By the time I captured the last three images, the rain had subsided, and I removed the camera from the bag. Tomorrow, I'll take you underneath the surface of little pond to explore the depths of the waters.

Tom