Tag Archives: birding

If She Hollers, He Will Come

Just a couple days ago, I was lakeside, when suddenly, the female eagle cried out several times.  I looked up, down, and all around, but I couldn’t see anything more than a lone goose, swimming along in front of their … Continue reading

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Nesting Eagles during Wind Storm

Our eagles seem to be doing well, in spite of the 50+ mph winds taking place today. I sure hope she doesn’t get sea sick up there!

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Eagles On Eggs 2016

I think I may have witnessed our eagle laying an egg!! The behavior was something I hadn’t seen before.  When I arrived, the female was sitting on the back edge of the nest facing me. As I watched, she turned.  … Continue reading

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Sanibel Island 2016

As we have, for many, many years, my family and I went to visit my in-laws on Sanibel Island, Florida for our winter break.  It’s a home away from home. I love the beaches.  The restaurants. The kayaking. And the … Continue reading

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Snowman and Friends Bloopers

I had a chuckle today, when this nuthatch showed up at the Snowman’s photo shoot. I thought he’d be great addition to the Snowman’s friends.  But, alas, he pecked on the poor guy’s head. He stomped his feet, kinda like, … Continue reading

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Snowman and Friends

This time of year, when the words won’t come, the plot is stuck, and my character won’t do what I want him to do, I go outside to play in the snow. It helps me think. And this winter, I’ve … Continue reading

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2016 Eagle Nest Photos

Back on November 1st, I’d promised to keep you updated on our eagles as they got closer to nesting season. Well, that time is here. Yesterday, I donned my snowshoes to trek to the lake. The very first thing I … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Cardinals

And here are the cardinal pictures I’d taken at Cindy’s house during the writing retreat. You should have seen me! Sitting *under* a high top table, camera sticking out a slightly open window, while Mona and Cynthia typed away (Cindy … Continue reading

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Snowy Owl Photos

So imagine this – it’s a gray, gray Saturday. But I’m lucky enough to be sitting inside a warm, sunshiny colored room, writing away with friends, Cindy and Mona. Around three o’clock, we all sat back and commented on what … Continue reading

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Pileated Woodpecker

Today, I found this Pileated Woodpecker flitting from tree to tree, looking for the carpenter ants it loves. Watch closely to see how it flicks its tongue to snap up those ants.

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