Don McCrackenMay 4, 20181 minPlay Ball!I remember going to see an afternoon baseball game with friends as a teenager. When we arrived at the stadium, it began to rain. The game...
Don McCrackenMay 2, 20181 minA Much Struck MomentOne of the great things about observing the natural world is that you feel like a kid when you see something truly unexpected. That is...
Don McCrackenMay 1, 20181 minThe Chorus MysteryI’ve had many questions concerning the strange calls rising from the marsh in Jack Layton Park. So this afternoon, I went exploring. I...
Don McCrackenMay 1, 20181 minReflectionsIt was a great morning for reflections at Jack Layton Park, and I added the Mallard image below to the Waterscapes section of my...
Don McCrackenMay 1, 20181 minMore MuskratsLate this afternoon, I was able to return to Jack Layton Park and observed one of the muskrats foraging. Although aware of my presence,...
Don McCrackenApr 30, 20181 minMuskrats RisingRecent rains are causing flooding concerns, but one species seems to be thriving. From the bridge at Jack Layton Park, a pair of muskrats...
Don McCrackenApr 29, 20181 minBold DisplaysDespite the grey and rainy conditions this morning, Parc des Rapides was a great place to see Red-winged Blackbird displays at close...
Don McCrackenApr 29, 20181 minFirst WarblerYesterday was my first warbler sighting of the season; a Pine Warbler at Jack Layton Park. Among warblers, these are early migrants...
Don McCrackenApr 27, 20181 minBusy As BeesWith the late arrival of spring weather, this is the first week I've seen bees actively foraging on early blooming flowers. The warmer...
Don McCrackenApr 27, 20181 minWelcome to Much Struck!Over the next weeks and months, I hope to share with you many of my Much Struck moments. Until then, please enjoy my portfolio pages!