Tag: Pollinators

Hemos pasado dias de calor, en los cuales hemos podido disfrutar de rios, lagos, piscinas, pero lo que mas disfruto durante este tiempo es el poder pasearme por los senderos de este hermoso valle donde vivo.

Cache Valley tiene una forma geografica unica en el mundo, podemos salir a poca distancia de nuestras casas y encontramos belleza natural que nos atrapa y nos hace perdernos en el tiempo dentro de paisajes hermosos tales como the First Dam, the Second Dam, The Wind Caves, Stokes nature center trial, Tony grove, Bear lake entre algunos ya que me llevaria un libro completo enumerar cada sitio.

Entre cada belleza que este verano dejo es el poder vivir experiencias unicas como el avistamiento de luciernagas, la experiencia de alimentar colibries, y que las personas pueda aprender acerca de especies nativas por expertos en el tema.

Todo esto me hace recordar que vivo en un lugar magico, donde hay vida y donde todos quisieramos vivir para siempre y que el tiempo se detenga aquí.

Comienzan a caer algunas hojas, los paisajes comiezan a pintarse de colores naranja, café, dorado eso me hace recordar que viene el otoño y pronto llegara el invierno. Es tiempo de ir alistando mi pequeña casa, he trabajado recogiendo fango de las orillas del Logan river, pero no dejo de ver a todos aquellos que toman fotografias, que cantan y dicen palabras de amor, felicidad y esperanza a sus seres queridos, incluyendo a sus mascotas.

Mi familia y yo estamos casi listos para descansar y esperar que este invierno sea tan agradable como todos los anteriores y que las personas puedan disfrutarlo con sus caminatas y abrigos, con sus tablas y zapatos raros, que los niños puedan correr y deslizarce con sus caritas rojas por el frio.

Talvez te preguntes quien soy porque ya te di un par de pistas de donde vivo, mi familia y yo hemos pasado muchos años aquí cerca de ti, viendote pasar de cerca, en muchas ocasiones te he asustado y me has dado aplausos por mi buen papel.

Somos muchas las que vivimos aquí ademas tengo muy buenos vecinos como las serpientes que siempre descansan cerca de las rocas o a orillas del rio, los pajaros que vuelan cada dia para buscar sus semillas, las ardillas que atrapan su comida y corren hacia los arboles, ya sabes quien soy?

Gracias por comprender que somos importante, gracias por estudiar y aprender de mi, gracias por regalarme hoteles fansy para poder vivir y pasar tiempo.

Aunque siempre me gusta construir mi casa de barro, la que nos protege de lluvia y nieve.
Soy yo esa pequeña amiga tuya, esa que ayuda a polinizar, siempre tengo una chaqueta amarilla por si me agarra el mal clima fuera de casa. Si esa soy Marie the yellow jacket wasp.

Recuerda que nuestro lugar magico esta aquí, vivimos en comunion unos con otros y que esto exista para siempre depende de nosotros, ayudame a que nuestro lugar de paz y tranquilidad sea para muchas de nuestras generaciones.

Soy Carlos Ramos y estoy loco por Utah.

Créditos:

Versión en español: Carlos Ramos, Facilities, Stokes Nature Center https://logannature.org/staff/
Imágenes: cortesía del Wikimedia Commons, Davefoc, – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Audio destacado: Cortesía y derechos de autor Anderson, Howe y Wakeman
Texto: Kate Hunter y Carlos Ramos, https://logannature.org/staff
Lectura adicional: Kate Hunter y Carlos Ramos, https://logannature.org/staff y Lyle Bingham, https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/

Lectura adicional

Artículos “Wild About Utah” por Kate Hunter https://wildaboututah.org/author/kate-hunter/
Artículos “Wild About Utah” por Carlos Ramos https://wildaboututah.org/author/carlos-ramos/

Western Yellowjacket drinking water, Wikimedia Commons, Katja Schulz, Author/Contributor, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Western_Yellowjacket_drinking_water_-_Flickr_-_treegrow.jpg
Originally posted to Flickr by treegrow at https://flickr.com/photos/86548370@N00/8137488317

Western Yellowjacket Wasp: Western Paper Wasp, Mischocyttarus flavitarsus–https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mischocyttarus_flavitarsis

Yellow-legged Mud Dauber: Sceliphron caementarium, Wikimedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sceliphron_caementarium

Bald-faced hornet: Dolichovespula maculata, Plant Health, Extension, Utah State University, https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/notes_nuisance/baldfaced-hornet

We’ve had some hot days, during which we’ve been able to enjoy rivers, lakes, and pools—but what I enjoy most during this time is walking along the trails of this beautiful valley where I live.

Cache Valley has a unique geographic shape unlike anywhere else in the world. Just a short distance from our homes, we can find natural beauty that captivates us and makes us lose track of time within stunning landscapes such as the First Dam, the Second Dam, the Wind Caves, the Stokes Nature Center Trail, Tony Grove, and Bear Lake, among others. It would take me an entire book to list every single one.
Among the many beautiful things this summer has brought are the chance to live unique experiences—like watching fireflies, feeding hummingbirds, and seeing people learn about native species from experts.

All of this reminds me that I live in a magical place, full of life—a place where everyone would want to stay forever and where time feels like it stands still.

A few leaves have started to fall, and the landscapes are turning orange, brown, and golden. That reminds me that autumn is coming and winter will soon arrive. It’s time to start preparing my little home. I’ve been working, gathering mud from the banks of the Logan River, but I still take notice of all those who take photos, who sing, and who speak words of love, joy, and hope to their loved ones—including their pets.

My family and I are almost ready to rest and hope that this winter will be as pleasant as all the previous ones, and that people will enjoy it with their walks and warm clothes—with their boards and funny shoes—and that children will be able to run and slide with their little faces red from the cold.

You might be wondering who I am, since I’ve already given you a few hints about where I live. My family and I have spent many years here, close to you, watching you pass by. Many times, I’ve startled you—and you’ve applauded me for my good performance.

There are many of us who live here. I have wonderful neighbors—like the snakes that rest near the rocks or by the riverbanks, the birds that fly each day in search of seeds, and the squirrels that gather food and run toward the trees. Do you know who I am now?

Thank you for understanding that we are important. Thank you for studying and learning about me. Thank you for giving me fancy hotels where I can live and spend time.

Although I always prefer to build my own mud house—the one that protects us from rain and snow.

It’s me, your little friend, the one who helps with pollination and eats caterpillars in your garden. I always wear a yellow jacket in case bad weather catches me away from home. Yes, that’s me—Marie, the yellow jacket wasp.

Remember that our magical place is here. We live in harmony with one another, and keeping it that way forever depends on us. Help me ensure that our place of peace and tranquility remains for generations to come.

This is Kate Hunter with Stokes Nature Center, and I’m Wild about Utah.

Credits:
English Version: Kate Hunter, Education, Stokes Nature Center https://logannature.org/staff/
Spanish Version: Carlos Ramos, Facilities, Stokes Nature Center https://logannature.org/staff/
Images: Courtesy Wikimedia Commons, Davefoc, – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Featured Audio: Courtesy & Copyright Anderson, Howe, & Wakeman
Text: Kate Hunter & Carlos Ramos, https://logannature.org/staff
Additional Reading: Kate Hunter, Carlos Ramos, https://logannature.org/staff & Lyle Bingham, https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/

Additional Reading

Wild About Utah Pieces by Kate Hunter https://wildaboututah.org/author/kate-hunter/
Wild About Utah Pieces by Carlos Ramos https://wildaboututah.org/author/carlos-ramos/

Western Yellowjacket drinking water, Wikimedia Commons, Katja Schulz, Author/Contributor, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Western_Yellowjacket_drinking_water_-_Flickr_-_treegrow.jpg
Originally posted to Flickr by treegrow at https://flickr.com/photos/86548370@N00/8137488317

Western Yellowjacket Wasp: Western Paper Wasp, Mischocyttarus flavitarsus–https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mischocyttarus_flavitarsis

Yellow-legged Mud Dauber: Sceliphron caementarium, Wikimedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sceliphron_caementarium

Bald-faced hornet: Dolichovespula maculata, Plant Health, Extension, Utah State University, https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/notes_nuisance/baldfaced-hornet