April 2026 In two earlier FODR editions of “Swamp Sightings”, I wrote about two groups of salamanders we have on in and around Dragon Run – Seasonal Wetland species and Stream and Seep species. A third group of salamanders in Virginia are the Forest Terrestrial species. As you might guess from the name, these are […]
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Mourning Cloak by Jeff Wright
March 2026 It’s a sign of good things to come when you see your first butterfly of the season. My first this year is February. I’m walking on FODR’s newest property (the 641 acre Farley Park Tract) as a property monitor. There are remnants of snow; but, the winter sunshine provides a tiny hint of […]