What in the Woods is That?: Archive
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Globulous Maximus
Penny Harris of Cambridge, Vermont found this gelatinous ribbon of brown stuff on a log next to some moss. Do you know what it is?
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Snow Worms
The larvae pictured here may seem a bit out of place on a snowy winter’s day. Who are these guys? We don’t have a video for you, but they were reported to be alive and wriggling when found on top of the snow.
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A Scatological Stumper
The scat here was found in early November. Whose scat is that? (Hint: take a close look at the white flecks.)
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Rocks of Ages
Here’s a little woodland mystery for you.
Reader Larry Mulligan has been investigating stone chambers in Putnam County, New York. This picture shows one of about 12 chambers on this particular property. Apparently they predate historical records in that area, so nobody knows for sure what they were used for. What’s your guess? Since we don’t know the answer either, we’ll select a winner based on the most creative answer.
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What Lies Above?
With late November’s trees free of leaves, things once hidden have been revealed. Laury Saligman shared this photo of clumps of leaves and twigs in a cluster of trees. What are they?
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Unidentified Fluffy Stuff
Nope, this is not another early snowfall. But what is this fluffy, white stuff on the ground?
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Tunnel Vision
Kyle Jones took this close-up shot of a tree’s root wad with a small hole at its center. What do you suppose made this hole?
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A Piney Protrusion
Penny Harris of Cambridge, Vermont took this photo of a pine branch near her home. What’s protruding from the branches?
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Electrastick
Bennington County forester Chris Stone took this picture on Friday, September 16. Well?
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Maple Family Reunion
We gathered these seeds from members of the maple family. Clockwise from top, what species are they?