Autumn’s Gifts of Beautiful Tiny Life, and a Plea for Help
The desert is ever so quiet lately; bereft of nearly all bird song and the scurry of lizards, the hushed glide of snakes, and the plod of tortoises, autumn stills the land. Despite the fact that it is now early December, the cottonwood stands along the river are just now coming into full color, normal timing that can seem so late, given the other species of cottonwoods that I grew up with in more northerly climes. Life sometimes demands a closer look, especially during its seasonal ebbs. Here is a gallery of some of the little things that still manage to crawl or fly about in these cooler times…
A Plea For Help
Naturalists, like all professionals, require tools in order to do their work. I can say without hesitation that my most important tool has always been a pair of binoculars. Naturalists are literally disabled without them. My trusty pair of Zeiss binoculars have finally reached the end of their lifespan, after 33 years of near-daily use. I am seeking help in replacing them, for professional-quality optics are never inexpensive. If you would like to consider this sincere plea for assistance, please click on this link:
5 thoughts on “Autumn’s Gifts of Beautiful Tiny Life, and a Plea for Help”
Hi Ralph,
Zeiss may well repair your binoculars for free. Vortex repaired mine for freel
Hi Kevin,
Unfortunately Zeiss charges for repairs. I sent my pair of binoculars in for repairs
twice during the 33 years I have had them. The repairs totaled as much as those binoculars
cost when new. One reason I am so set on Swarovski is because they offer a warranty that
includes free repairs, and their internal mechanical parts are built better to last longer.
Thanks for all the information on Autumn’s Gifts of Beautiful Tiny Life, really enjoyed reading your new blog!
Hi Ralph, we enjoy your blog and new book a lot….although we have spent limited time in the S.W. We learned a great deal from you at workshops at Pine Butte. We still put those lessons to good use on our 180 ac forest shrubstepp property in the north Cascades.
You need good bins, and we are pleased to support your endeavor.
Thank you, John Adams and Caryl Campbell
Thank you John and Caryl, for your interest in my blog and for your kind comments.
I will be sending you an email after I send this…
Hi Ralph,
Zeiss may well repair your binoculars for free. Vortex repaired mine for freel
Hi Kevin,
Unfortunately Zeiss charges for repairs. I sent my pair of binoculars in for repairs
twice during the 33 years I have had them. The repairs totaled as much as those binoculars
cost when new. One reason I am so set on Swarovski is because they offer a warranty that
includes free repairs, and their internal mechanical parts are built better to last longer.
Thanks for all the information on Autumn’s Gifts of Beautiful Tiny Life, really enjoyed reading your new blog!
Hi Ralph, we enjoy your blog and new book a lot….although we have spent limited time in the S.W. We learned a great deal from you at workshops at Pine Butte. We still put those lessons to good use on our 180 ac forest shrubstepp property in the north Cascades.
You need good bins, and we are pleased to support your endeavor.
Thank you, John Adams and Caryl Campbell
Thank you John and Caryl, for your interest in my blog and for your kind comments.
I will be sending you an email after I send this…