Category Archives: Red Chair

Praying Mantis

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Roger

They don’t bite, exactly. But this one gave me a good jab in the finger when I plucked it off a grass stem and dropped it on the chair. It immediately assumed this stance to let me know it would … Continue reading →

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Brown Snake

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Roger

I spotted the largest Brown Snake I’ve ever seen on the trail at Moraine Hills State Park — it was about 14 inches long. I picked it up and held it on the seat of the chair. It writhed around … Continue reading →

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Grasshopper

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Roger

As I was trying to catch this grasshopper to put it on the chair, it jumped — and landed on the chair. I was taking pictures of it when an older couple walked by. The woman looked at me like … Continue reading →

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Painted Turtle (and Mike)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Roger

I spotted a tiny Painted Turtle on the road leading into Moraine Hill State Park. I pulled over and picked it up to save it from being crushed and to get its picture in the chair. It was tucked back … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Roger
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