Author Archives: Tamra
Dr. Seuss Breakfast and Children’s Book Fair
I bought this super, cool Seuss t-shirt for two of the three events I have next week. One is on Saturday March 5th ~ a DR. SEUSS BREAKFAST & CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR in Oxford, Maine, which is being held in … Continue reading
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Maine To Kansas
At Whittier Middle School, I get to be a part of great things. Recently, Mrs. Shanning’s class and I connected with Ms. Loy’s Kansas Classroom during a Skype visit. We gave them all kinds of facts about Maine, as they … Continue reading
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First Fox Sighting in 2016
I collected the SD cards from the trail cameras this past weekend. I had my fingers crossed the whole way down and back, hoping for some fox footage. And I got lucky. There was only one video and this is … Continue reading
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Snowman and Friends Bloopers
I had a chuckle today, when this nuthatch showed up at the Snowman’s photo shoot. I thought he’d be great addition to the Snowman’s friends. But, alas, he pecked on the poor guy’s head. He stomped his feet, kinda like, … Continue reading
Snowman and Friends
This time of year, when the words won’t come, the plot is stuck, and my character won’t do what I want him to do, I go outside to play in the snow. It helps me think. And this winter, I’ve … Continue reading
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2016 Eagle Nest Photos
Back on November 1st, I’d promised to keep you updated on our eagles as they got closer to nesting season. Well, that time is here. Yesterday, I donned my snowshoes to trek to the lake. The very first thing I … Continue reading
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Gorgeous Cardinals
And here are the cardinal pictures I’d taken at Cindy’s house during the writing retreat. You should have seen me! Sitting *under* a high top table, camera sticking out a slightly open window, while Mona and Cynthia typed away (Cindy … Continue reading
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Snowy Owl Photos
So imagine this – it’s a gray, gray Saturday. But I’m lucky enough to be sitting inside a warm, sunshiny colored room, writing away with friends, Cindy and Mona. Around three o’clock, we all sat back and commented on what … Continue reading
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Bear Research for Cooper’s 4th Adventure
Last October, before the Gray Wildlife Park could close, I called and arranged for a Photographer’s Pass. This, they assured me, would allow me behind the scenes to see the black bears, up close and personal. I wasn’t exactly prepared … Continue reading
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Pileated Woodpecker
Today, I found this Pileated Woodpecker flitting from tree to tree, looking for the carpenter ants it loves. Watch closely to see how it flicks its tongue to snap up those ants.
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