Hello fellow nature lovers and Skaneateles Conservation Area users, this blog is for us. Hear something? Write about it. See something? Let us know. Let's share our knowledge and experiences using the properties. On the east side of town the Skaneateles Conservation Areas include the Federal Farm, the Guppy Farm,and the O'Loughlin property which have been connected by a series of trails. On the southwest side of town, the Mabel Reynolds property stands undeveloped at the present but hopefully trails will be developed in the future.

I hope that all users of this blog will help record nature sightings as the years progress which can enhance all visits to these properties.

Guppy Falls

Monday, February 27, 2012


Just a super day to be outside! The warmth in the air negated the mud underfoot.

Saturday, February 18, 2012


Very quiet in the woods today, we neither saw nor heard any wildlife.

Sunday, February 12, 2012



We went for a walk at Mable Reynolds today. Snow was coming down and there were places of deer activity. On the way in we noticed these curious signs. First you have the Mable Reynolds Nature Preserve sign in wood on the left and then on the adjacent telephone pole there is an orange no trespassing sign and just slightly behind that is a yellow nature preserve sign. Curious, right?

Monday, February 6, 2012


Lovely mid winter day with temps flirting with 50. I saw a bluebird as we drove to the Bob Sykes trail. These massive vines are on the north end of the property and always amaze with their size when I see them.

Saturday, February 4, 2012


We always get a kick out of seeing pileated woodpecker holes so close to the ground. You wonder how they were holding on to the tree.