Seeing The Logic In EcoLOGICal

I always feel grateful to be ever fascinated with Nature and that for myself it only takes a moment to connect with both the fascination AND gratitude part-after all Nature is all around.

I have stopped wondering if I am “normal”, stopped asking myself if other people naturally (and continually) desire to connect with natural surroundings, always captivated by its wildlife and ecosystems. And perhaps I am learning this an integral part of who a Naturalist is.

I was all prepared to write about ecology and “crypsis” or the ability of live animals to avoid (hide) observation and detection. It is a simple strategy to either find food (predation) or keep from being eaten by adapting to being in an antipredator state.

My desire is to keep it simple though – even recognize that the great Creator’s creatures come equipped with such a fine art as camouflage fascinates me!

A recent trek to area wetlands presented itself as an all together different habitat when compared to coastal and Island ecosystems I am familiar with.

A wide eyed Green Heron, a discreet Sora Rail, and dozing Alligator kin together displayed such fine moments of “crypsis”.

I think any data sheet should have a Moments of Wonder column.

My hope for future Fishers Island Sentinels is that like me, they will always feel and see the logic that Nature presents in moments exploring in the field.

There are great expeditions to be had on a tiny Island-all to be grateful for.