Author Archives: Tamra

More Good News!!

  The loons are nesting!! I know this isn’t’ a very good photo of the nesting site.  But I didn’t dare get any closer.  As with eagles, loons need a wide berth . . . a two hundred foot berth.  … Continue reading

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Mother/Child Moments

  I still can’t get over the fact that there’s three . . . count them, THREE . . .   . . . baby eaglets in the nest. I mean, having two is rare. Three is a miracle! I … Continue reading

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Eagle Baby Reveal

  I know you’ve all been waiting patiently for an eagle baby update.  So even though I was practically falling asleep on my feet today after the campground opening, I grabbed the extra long camera lens, and the tripod, and … Continue reading

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One or Two?

These aren’t the best photos I’ve taken in recent weeks, but they’re proof! I tried to hold the camera still as I was pushed and pulled by the sheer strength of the wind as it whipped across the point yesterday. My … Continue reading

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Painted Turtles

On one of my last kayaking trips, before the weather turned so chilly again, I happened upon a turtle haven.  Soooooo many turtles had ventured out of the lake to sun themselves on logs and muddy banks.   There had … Continue reading

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The Perfect Kayak Ride

  I almost didn’t go . . . I mentally counted all the things on my April Vacation to-do list;  such as cleaning the house, the car, the campground office.  Raking and beautifying the campground entrance.  Laundry.  Eradicating dust bunnies. … Continue reading

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Time To Write

As of last night I was still pecking away at research for the shiny new project I’m going to call Lillie, for now.   I  love, love, love research!  Learning about new things fascinates me.  One click here, leads to a … Continue reading

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My Feet In The Lake In March – Gotta Be A First!

Not only did I wear my flip flops today, but I waded into the lake too. Temperatures here in Maine  hovered in the 80’s for a few days in a row now.  Mud season has come and gone a full … Continue reading

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I <3 Blank Pages

The kids at school were grumbling about having to come up with new writing ideas all the time.  Some of them find it hard, even with a writing prompt.  I understand what they’re saying, but oh, how I love starting … Continue reading

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Our Eagles are Nesting!

I went to the lake yesterday, but came back a little sad. Usually by now, our eagles are nesting. Yet there was no sign of them with the naked eye, or through the telephoto lens.  My campers have been asking … Continue reading

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