Tag Archives: birding
Eaglet Update
I thought you might want an eaglet update. They’re growing very quickly! And holler? Oh my, can they holler when they’re hungry! The eagle parents are sticking closely to the nest these days. For some reason, the geese … Continue reading
Uninvited Guest
As I walked to the lake yesterday (without boots!) I could hear the unmistakeable cry of an eagle. I hurried, hoping to see the adults switch places on the nest. Or maybe get a glimpse of them bringing food back. … Continue reading
A Walk on the Eastern Prom
Today, my husband and I walked from the Eastern Prom (ME) to the Old Port, along a very busy bike/walk path; Casco Bay on one side, the Narrow Gauge Railway on the other. The sun shone down, the birds were … Continue reading
First Loon Sighting for 2015
Yesterday, as I walked the red-blazed trail through the campground and along the shoreline of Lower Range Pond, I looked out over the water and gasped! My loons were back! The ice had only been out for a day! … Continue reading
Switching Places
Yesterday, the weather turned glorious! Warm breezes blew over the still frozen lake, as birds chirped from every corner of the forest. I took a long walk along the shoreline, camera slung around my neck, ready to shoot. And I … Continue reading
The Eagles Are Twitterpated!
Can you see the diffference? And today, there were even more branches on the nest! Ice fisherman told me the eagles had added to it all morning long. The eagles are getting ready to lay their eggs! I’ve snowshoed down … Continue reading
Escaping the Cold
Last week, I was fortunate enough to escape to Florida for a few days. Some of that time, was spent taking my son on college campus tours. But the rest of the time was spent walking Sanibel beaches and paths … Continue reading
Photography and Revising
These are the months where I have the most time to play with my camera, but the subject matter is limited. My loons have gone to the coast. The eagles roam, not yet tied to a nest full of chicks, … Continue reading
More Eagle Activity
As I approached our lakefront last week, I spied an adult eagle soaring overhead. I ran, camera in hand, which isn’t easy to do! And I made it just in time to point and shoot . . . praying … Continue reading
Eyes Were Bigger Than His Talons
Loving Christmas break from school for many reasons, but mostly for the many long walks through the woods I’m allowed. Santa brought me a new trail camera, so I’ve put the old one down by the beaver hut, since they’re … Continue reading