...likely to need considerable work as well! It is a shame that some humans just pitch their trash along the trails.? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...hemlock tree that had contorted itself into a full circle in its struggle to reach the light. Never give up!? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...for us to carry out; we hope some kind soul with a boat might go and remove it to a more suitable location. ? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...in front of me. They nest in the high alpine zone, but winter sometimes brings them down, and I got lucky! ? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...fun (without getting our noses pulled out of shape!). Sometimes, we may even know what is good for us ?? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...from a little breeze by a stand of trees, and thoroughly enjoyed a view of the sunlit peaks around the glacier. ? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...to jerry.hoff@noaa.gov. He is keeping records in a database and will identify the egg cases you find.? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...geese. Parka hoods up, shoulders hunched, we put on our ice cleats to trudge the icy trail back to the car.? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...for her to pick up. You can even see this on YouTube!Don't write them off just because they are so small!? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.

...apparently no one knows!Many thanks to helpful local plant pathologists, who provided information and photos!? Mary F. Willson is a retired professor of ecology.