We're thrilled that so many of you enjoyed the talk about Mushroom Hunting with Bill Yule earlier this month.
Several of you have written asking if we could share Bill's slides. We're very happy to say that he has generously agreed to let us share the slide show for the next several weeks. You can download the slides here.
For those of you who missed it, these slides will give you just a taste of the breadth of Bill's knowledge on the subject. Maybe we'll be able to get him to lead a hike for us in the warmer weather.
Until then, enjoy the last days of fall, and happy holidays to everyone.
PS These slides are the intellectual property of Bill Yule. Please be respectful of the generous spirit with which they are shared.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a common bird in the Land Trust forests. Its name is somewhat odd since the pinkish color on the breast area is seldom visible, but the red cap is prominent. Look for zebra-stripes on the back and flashes of white on the wings when it’s in flight. The male has the red all the way to the bill, but females only have a red crown and brown before their beak. The call is a quick quirrrr, and a ch-ch-ch-chirrrrrrr! Thirty years ago the Red-bellied Woodpecker would have been a rarity in Connecticut, but today it’s one of our most common birds.
Painting © Michael DiGiorgio