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Butterfly French Kissing Coyote Bush Flowers Frequent Photo One of the few plants that bloom this time of year, Coyote Brush smells delightful and draws in the few butterflys still around. This one is probing the flower with its tongue searching for the source of that delicious smell.
Read moreOtter in Water Frequent Photo There are 13 different species of otter. Ours, here in Humboldt County, are called the North American River Otter, Lontra canadensis. This one had just surfaced and the water was pouring off him as he swam. See other otter photos here and here.
Read moreOtter Amazement Frequent Photo Before attempting to cross the path I was on, this fellow stared at me, gathering information. If you see otters in Humboldt, you can describe the encounter here. This is a citizen science project that allows HSU to describe “the distribution and demography of otters on the coasts, wetlands and watersheds in Humboldt and Del Norte
Read moreAlert Otter Frequent Photo Yesterday, four river otters stopped me in my tracks at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. I stood for almost an hour watching as they searched for food in a small creek. They watched me almost as intently in between searching for food and eating it. One small piece of a plant forms a beauty mark
Read moreOctober Frequent Photo Jack O’ Lanterns by Salmon Creek School Kids.
Read morePot City Sent to me by a Friend After “Intervention In-Depth: Pot City USA” aired, locals couldn’t help but get into the spirit. Marijuana tourism being one possible way to maintain financial stability here in Humboldt if weed becomes legal, we think that Arcata might consider posting the above signs on Highway 101. ——————————————————————- The Times Standard had a generally
Read moreSign of the times now but, as the song says, “The times, they are a changin’.” By Elaine Hamby Yesterday, Attorny General Eric Holder announced to new guidelines for Federal prosecutors in relation to “ Investigations and Prosecutions in States Authorizing the Medical Use of Marijuana “. In it, the prosecutors are told they “ should not focus federal resources
Read moreHumboldt Bay Sunset Frequent Photo Humboldt Bay Sunset The Sun, a Chinese lantern, Collapses, fold upon fold. Putting itself away In the cupboard of the bay On which painted ducks fly dark above the water.
Read moreHumboldt Bay in Black and White Frequent Photo Few things in Humboldt are Black and White. Many are involved in the marijuana business here in Humboldt but how many are for Legalization which could come at great economic cost? Orange County Register (notable for its conservative albeit liberatarian leanings) just did a poll which showed an overwhelming 83% favor legalization.
Read moreSticky Fingers: Trimming Marijuana Frequent Photo When I started writing about marijuana, my heart would thump as if I could be arrested for merely mentioning the word. And my worry wasn’t only that I would offend law enforcement but that I would offend my Humboldt neighbors. And, in fact, I have had gentle complaints that I give out too much
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