Nature Done Wright

  Allendale got nailed by a severe thunderstorm — some are speculating it was a tornado — just after three p.m. yesterday. I have been without power ever since.

   The screech-cam is out of commission — temporarily, I hope — and I can’t report on the owlets. I think they are likely safe. I saw Mrs. Ace stick her head out of the nesting box this morning.

   When I saw the owlets yesterday morning on the screech-cam, they had grown noticeably overnight.

   On a far more serious note, the devastation around town has been heavy — including downed trees and power lines on the Franklin Turnpike.

   As far as I know, there have been no fatalities or serious injuries, and that is a major blessing.

   Several downed trees in the Celery Farm made it impassable as of 8 a.m. Thursday, and there are far greater priorities in town.

   Robin has rebuilt her nest already — about 10 yards from the first one…

   Life goes on.