Geodialist

K-12 science teacher, retired. Interests include geocaching, natural science, photography, sundials, walking, and weather (to name a few).

Fairfax County, Virginia USALat: 38.91, Long: -77.24

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Broad-headed skinks (mating) commented on by Geodialist Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, USA a day ago

Hey KarenL! Do you think you could interest the PN Brain Trust in creating global mission for mating pairs of animals?

Eastern Pond Hawk commented on by Geodialist Parole, Maryland, USA 2 days ago

I'm fairly certain this is a Blue Dasher dragonfly.

Painted skimmer commented on by Geodialist Virginia, USA 5 days ago

Where did you spot this one, Matt? Do you know its gender?

Great Horned Owl commented on by Geodialist Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA a week ago

Thanks for the detailed reply and good advice, Willie! My e-mail address is all over the Web: Walter Sanford, wsanford@wsanford.com

Great Horned Owl commented on by Geodialist Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA a week ago

Nice shot, Willie! I've read a lot of the guidance re: where to look for Great Horned Owls in the wild -- kind of generic and not very useful! Can you offer some specific suggestions? Thanks!

Wood Duck, male commented on by Geodialist Yonkers, New York, USA a week ago

A male Wood Duck -- another one of my "great white whales!" I've seen a female, but have never seen a male. Good shots, Dana!

Green heron commented on by Geodialist Virginia, USA a week ago

Wow, that's a crazy pose!

Downy Woodpecker (female, eating insect) commented on by Geodialist Belle Haven, Virginia, USA a week ago

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Anyone care to speculate re: the insect's ID?

Red-winged Blackbird (female) commented on by Geodialist Virginia, USA a week ago

Listen rather than look: "Females give a very different song in response to a singing male... ." http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/red-w... BTW, what is that hanging out of your backpack, Cammie? Walter (a.k.a., Geodialist)

Alder catkins (male and female) commented on by Geodialist Virginia, USA a week ago

Good catch, Matt! Thank you for solving a mystery from my cold-case files.