September 17, 2026
A New Painting of ‘The Beast’
A painting entitled "The Beast of State Line Lookout" now adorns the cafe there. The pastel by Laura Sullivan was…
The Virginia rails have been very active at the Celery Farm the past week or so.
I have seen them in four locations, including both sides of No-Name Culvert.
Their secretiveness and elusiveness were no match for my meager photographic talents.
I did manage to get a little video of one on Saturday, below. which gives you an idea of their habitat and behavior. They are usually seen at the water’s edge, foraging.
My wife and I saw another one Sunday when we cross-country skied at the CF.