Tag Archives: owl
Barred Owls
There are 11 species of owls in Maine. Some make Maine their year round, some stay only for a season. I’ve seen three species while wandering lakes and trails, and even in my own backyard. They are the Barred Owl, … Continue reading
Writing Distraction – Barred Owl
This Barred Owl hung around my backyard most of yesterday during the snowstorm-ice storm. I was on a deadline to finish revising a third chapter for the week, hoping to turn them in to a writing partner by 5pm. Whenever … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, owl, Wildlife
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The Big Move
For those of you who follow my adventures on Facebook and Twitter, you probably realize why I haven’t posted on my blog for so long. Having a book launch for Mystery of the Bear Cub last October, then selling our … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking/Kayaking, Uncategorized, Wildlife Sightings
Tagged Bear, birding, eagles, fox, Heron, loons, Osprey, owl, Wildlife
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Front Yard Visitor
Last week, I drove home from school, backed the truck into its usual parking space and walked into the house. My husband met me at the door, my camera in his hand. “I’m surprised it didn’t fly away!” he exclaimed. … Continue reading
2017 Calendars
There are two different calendars this year. Each is filled with photos I took and edited personally in 2016 while kayaking and hiking in the Poland, Maine area. Calendars are Loon Family and Maine Wildlife, and either of them can … Continue reading
Posted in Cooper and Packrat, Hiking/Kayaking, Wildlife Sightings
Tagged Bear, birding, fox, frogs, Heron, hiking, kayaking, loons, owl, Wildlife
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More Great Horned Owlet Photos
After the second owlet branched from their nesting spot, we lost sight of them for awhile. My campers would stop by the office to ask, “Have you seen them? Are they okay?” To which I had no sure answer. Until … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Cooper and Packrat, hiking, owl, Wildlife
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Owlet Cuteness
Want to see some owlet cuteness?? And some more? We had a whole week to observe this owlet from a distance. He slept, he preened, he picked at his toes. Come Thursday though, he wasn’t sitting on his usual tree … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Campground, Cooper and Packrat, hiking, owl, Wildlife
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Great Horned Owlets!
Opening weekend at our campground came and went, with plenty of campers checking in to help us rake and clean up the campground. Campfires blazed at night, kids road bikes and reconnected after the long winter. The talk among … Continue reading
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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Tagged birding, owl, Wildlife, writing notes
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August Was A Wild Month
So much has happened in the month since I last posted. The campground was super busy with our themed weekends, especially our Halloween ones! And mid-month, Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest launched! Over 200 people came to the campground, … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, Cooper and Packrat, Heron, kayaking, loons, owl, Wildlife, writing notes
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