Thanks for finding that article and bringing it to our attention. I'd heard of the "Hermit" but had no idea he was such a keen observer of nature. The obvious comparison to Thoreau was conspicuous by its absence - and I'll have to cogitate some more before I'm not sure if that was or was not warranted.
Anyway, Thanks again for the thoughtful effort of bringing it to us.
Ben-
Many thanks for your reference to the La-Ha-Way article. I'm in you debt for having relieved me of life-long ignorance of the hermit and his chosen environs.
I am daily impressed anew at the wondeful resource that is this website.