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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
One Single Impression: Allow
Tobacco Hornworm Larva (Manduca sexta)
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A Tiny Wildflower
Unidentified. This very small purple flower grows alone or in groups. Tall, slender stem. But I have seen it short, also. Maybe somebody who sees this will know what it is._/\_/\_
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Cilleyville Bog Bridge
The Cilleyville Bog Bridge, built 1887. Andover, New HampshireHistorical Remarks:
The structure was built by a local carpenter by the name of Print Atwood. He was assisted by Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. Local folklore suggests that during construction, Emerson and Wilson became upset and cut some of the timbers short, causing the bridge to tilt. On the other hand, engineers might suggest that the tilt is caused by the very nature of the Town lattice truss design. The bridge was the last covered, and probably the shortest built in Andover. It was bypassed in 1959 and restricted to foot traffic. Located in the Cilleyville section of Andover, it was originally known as Bog Bridge. A Cilleyville Bridge was nearby, spanning the Blackwater river. After it was torn down in 1908, the original Bog Bridge became known as the Cilleyville Bridge. The roof was reshingled in 1962 at a cost of $600. On March 9, 1982 the roof caved in from excessive snow load. The town repaired it in July 1982 for $3,400. The bridge was the model for the Shattuck murals of typical New Hampshire scenes which were once located in the State House in Concord. The Cilleyville Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The structure was built by a local carpenter by the name of Print Atwood. He was assisted by Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. Local folklore suggests that during construction, Emerson and Wilson became upset and cut some of the timbers short, causing the bridge to tilt. On the other hand, engineers might suggest that the tilt is caused by the very nature of the Town lattice truss design. The bridge was the last covered, and probably the shortest built in Andover. It was bypassed in 1959 and restricted to foot traffic. Located in the Cilleyville section of Andover, it was originally known as Bog Bridge. A Cilleyville Bridge was nearby, spanning the Blackwater river. After it was torn down in 1908, the original Bog Bridge became known as the Cilleyville Bridge. The roof was reshingled in 1962 at a cost of $600. On March 9, 1982 the roof caved in from excessive snow load. The town repaired it in July 1982 for $3,400. The bridge was the model for the Shattuck murals of typical New Hampshire scenes which were once located in the State House in Concord. The Cilleyville Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p31.html
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Wood Ducks
During our kayak trip on the Blackwater River in Salisbury, we saw these two female wood ducks in a tiny inlet of the river. They were well camoflaged and very far from the camera. Wood ducks are very difficult for me to shoot because they are very shy. But I was lucky to get these shots. In Barton, wood ducks only stayed overnight in the beaver bog. They never nested there that I could see. I was surprised to learn (below) that wood ducks tip just like mallards do.
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Blackberries
Sand Blackberry (Rubus cuneifolius Pursh)Technorati Tags: Sand Blackberry, Rubus cuneifolius Pursh
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Unidentified Green Bug
This little bug landed on my book while I was reading out on the deck. I used to know what these are but I can't remember and can't find the name of it._/\_/\_
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
White-spotted Sable Moth
Anania funebrisI have been wandering through older photos on my computer and found many that had not been uploaded to Flickr or posted here. Last summer in the garage of my Vermont home, I found this moth. It survived the garage and after the photo session, I freed it.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
Two Unidentified Garden Flowers
If you know what these are, could you please leave a comment? Thank you.
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Yucca
also called Adam's Needle and Palmlelie (Yucca filamentosa)I want to thank Annemiel of Flickr for identifying this plant.
You really need to visit her photos and comment on them.
She's one of the best.
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