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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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