Author Archives: Tamra
Mother and Chick
Sometimes, when I go out in the kayak, I’m intent on finding photo opportunities. Sometimes, I’m looking for time to to let my mind wander in the quiet around me. Sometimes I need to “be” one with nature, to clear … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, kayaking, Wildlife
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Me! Me! Me!
While kayaking last week, I was amused to watch these baby Tree Swallows squabbling over who’d get to eat first . . . See how the one on the far end is hanging on by only one foot? The one … Continue reading
Eagles On the Run!
I’ve often seen birds harass the eagles, driving them from trees and even away from their own eaglets. But on Friday, I managed to catch a series of photos of it! I was watching the eaglets , and … Continue reading
The Little Loon Chick Update
I only kayaked out to to see the loon chick three times in two weeks. This was on purpose, because I didn’t want to disturb the family too many times. But I DID want to check on them to see … Continue reading
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Loon Chick!
For the last two years, the loons on our lake have lost their eggs after sitting on them for weeks. This year, they picked an amazing nesting spot, in the shadows and under a fallen branch. I’ve had my fingers … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Cooper and Packrat, loons, Wildlife
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A Visit To Lake Region Book Club
Back on June 3rd, I visited Lake Region’s After School book club. Paula had contacted me to say they’d just finished reading Mystery of Pine Lake, and could I share the inspiration behind the series? Could I? It’s my favorite … Continue reading
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The Eagles Have Been Busy
The adult eagles are on and off the nest, bringing food to their two eaglets. They’re never very far away, keeping watch, keeping their little ones safe. Look at the difference in the talons in these next two pictures. Aren’t … Continue reading
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2015 Nesting Loons
Today, after teaching, and after starting a large order for the campground store, I grabbed my camera and headed to the lake. No sooner had I pushed off shore, I spied a loon fishing halfway across the lake. I drifted … Continue reading
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Fox Kit Research
The manuscript for Mystery of the Missing Fox might be in my editor’s hands for review, but that doesn’t mean the research stops. Especially when it involves fox kits. Truth be told, even without the story, I’d be researching them. … Continue reading
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Hummingbird Obsession
Photographing Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds has become a bit of an obsession. I sit on the front lawn by my honeysuckle bush for an hour here, and an hour there, hoping for the chance to snap a photo or two. But they’re … Continue reading
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