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Bryan, I love taking trips with you. I do remember encountering my first Sundew in NH. I was thrilled!

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Hmm. Wonder if any might be hidden somewhere on Monhegan. Doubtful but possible!

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Mar 25Liked by Bryan Pfeiffer

Fabulous. A perfect mix of science, awe, and beauty.

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Thanks, Heather. Still in awe ....

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Mar 25Liked by Bryan Pfeiffer

Nice. Fascinating. Great to be transported to the woods of North Carolina for 10 minutes on a Monday morning. I'm doing a golf trip near Raleigh in May, but I doubt I'll experience anything as sublime.

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Well, maybe that depends on how well you do on those par 3s? 😀

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Mar 25Liked by Bryan Pfeiffer

How wonderful. We share many of the same interests and attitudes. I am grateful for your posts as it gives me a sense of community where I can come as a learner. We both wrote about these special plants recently. Mine was for Uniquely Quabbin... I don't have a local population of this member of the carnivorous plant family and I am so glad you found it where it belongs. Thank you for sharing.

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Thanks, Sue! Can I read your article online?

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Mar 25Liked by Bryan Pfeiffer

It is still in the publisher’s hands. I will send you the link when it is ready. Past editions are online. It is PR for this region and free. https://www.uniquelyquabbin.com/ABOUT-US.php

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That last set of photos! How gorgeous. I met some sundews last autumn in a fen, which was the coolest experience. I've never seen photos of Venus Flytraps in the wild I don't think -- it feels totally different looking at them that way. Thank you for sharing!

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How's this for a sundew? I'm on my way to see it on Easter Sunday (not sure if there's some link there -- I'll figure it out 😁): https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/162096-Drosera-tracyi

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Mar 26Liked by Bryan Pfeiffer

Love the picture of the juicy sundew. I find them growing of floating “log gardens” in Adirondack lakes. It’s like going on an egg hunt!

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Aren't they so lovely there in the seepy spots? They never disappoint! I'm off to see these on Sunday: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/162096-Drosera-tracyi

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They are SO beautiful! I hadn't really realised before just how beautiful they are. It's a good job there aren't human sized versions, otherwise I'd be a goner...

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Bryan - this was terrific; thank you for your perspective, depth and compassion. Balm to the empaths - the beauty in this world deserves to be safely shared. I love your posts - more power to you

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