Author Archives: Tamra

The New Nest Location

When I went back down to the lake on Saturday, the eagles were back to fluffing their nest.  There’s been at least one adult on or in the nest all weekend. What I love about their new nest location, is … Continue reading

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Eagles Caught in the Act

  On the way home, I saw an eagle soaring over the treetops.  So I took my camera and trudged down to the lake. (on a side note, I’m so ready for spring, I couldn’t bear to put the snowshoes … Continue reading

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Wednesday Wildlife Pic

While I was away in Florida, my eagles were busy! Here’s a photo of their nest on February 7th. And here is the nest this week!!What a difference! So I’m pretty confident that our eagles will be using this nest … Continue reading

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Inspiration in Florida

While I was in Florida, I reflected a lot on the plot of my current manuscript.  I knew I needed to do some cutting.  There were certain elements that didn’t add up. But I looooooved Cooper’s new friend. And I … Continue reading

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The Line Up

  The picture book writer in me sees so very many storyline possibilities in this photo! It was taken under the Sanibel Causeway, near sunset, while Dave and Ben were fishing. Dolphins swam just a couple hundred yards away.  

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Wednesday Wildlife Pic

This week’s pic is from sunny Florida . .. This osprey was quite happy with his lunch of fish . . . Everywhere we go this week, we see osprey nests. Dave and I both agree there’s more than ever … Continue reading

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Wednesday Wildlife Pic

The eaglet eyes the oriole . . . .

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Writing Presentations

Have you ever felt like you were in the perfect place, at the perfect time in your life?  That’s how I feel about working as an Ed Tech with the Whittier Staff. When I mentioned I was developing writing presentations … Continue reading

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Wednesday’s Wildlife Pic

Hey!  How you doin’?

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The Best Camera Day Ever!

Dear Readers, you are not . . . I repeat, NOT . . . going to believe the amazing, awesome experience I had wandering the property today.  Honestly, I couldn’t have put it all together better myself. I have to … Continue reading

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