Category Archives: Cooper and Packrat

And The Loons?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Tamra

When I went out on Mother’s Day to check on the eagle family, I also did a paddle-by of all the loon’s favorite nesting spots.  I can’t put into words how disappointed and surprised I was not to see one, … Continue reading →

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The Winner Is . . .

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tamra

I felt like Pooh Bear today:  Think, think, think, think, think.  How could I choose a winner for my latest book giveaway? Then a light bulb lit up . . . what would Cooper and Packrat do? And I had … Continue reading →

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How many fox kits?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tamra

I’ve only visited the fox den a handful of times, and recently I was lucky enough to catch either one or two kits peeking out from the den opening.  Last year there’d been five, so I admit to being a … Continue reading →

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The Eaglets Are Here, The Eaglets Are Here!

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tamra

A quick post today, as we’re frantically trying to get the campground ready to open on May 1st.  The late winter weather has put us behind schedule a little bit, which is kind of funny, because Cooper’s third adventure opens … Continue reading →

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And The Fox Kit Research Begins

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Tamra

I went to the fox den today, just thinking I’d be collecting the SD card from the trail cam.  But I didn’t get that far.  Once I saw these adorable kits outside the den entrance, I knew I had to … Continue reading →

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Mystery Of The Eagle’s Nest

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tamra

  Well, it’s official!  Mystery of The Eagle’s Nest is off to the printers! The release date?  August 17th!  We’ll be having another book launch here at Poland Spring Campground.  I’ll post more details as we get closer.  I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Signs

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Tamra

  This morning, as I gathered my things to go to school, I saw a flash of orange through my office window.  I looked again, and smiled to see the fox trotting down what we call Main Street in the … Continue reading →

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Wintering Loons

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Tamra

I just love surprises . . . Last weekend some friends took me on a little walk into Perkins Cove.   I wasn’t sure what to expect.  It was a frigid day after a major snowstorm and I’d only brought my … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Tamra

Funny how Christmas can derail you from your routine: Eating . . . blogging . . . sleeping . . . exercising and writing too. But  I told myself I had to get back on track right after the Wight … Continue reading →

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Connections to Cooper and Packrat

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Tamra

This past week, I spied a Cooper and Packrat book lying on a desk with 15 or 20 sticky notes peeking from the pages. Right away, I knew these were connections the student had made to the story.  Text to … Continue reading →

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