March 5, 2026
The Sky’s the Limit for This Birder
Fewer than 500 people worldwide have reported seeing this African bird – a blue-moustached bee-eater. Photo by Marc Chelemer By…
Patty and I tried to check the trails at the Celery Farm but gave up quickly. Water was 10 inches deep on the trail.
When a snapping turtle on the trail disappeared under water (the trail was now engulfed by Lake Appert) and headed toward us, we scrammed.
Photo of Patty's boots taken in the driveway in 10 inches of water — currently part of Lake Appert as well.
The Celery Farm is currently closed. Please stay away.
You can't see where you are walking and can easily fall (and possibly drown).
We hope everyone survived this prolonged torrential downpour.
rly a — currently past of Lake Appert as well.