Tag Archives: Wildlife
Maine’s Loon Count
Thanks to the reminder from a friend on Middle Range Pond, I finally remembered to join in on Maine’s Loon Count. I’d always wanted to . . . planned to . . . then the date would come and go … Continue reading
Loon Yawn
Have you ever seen a loon yawn?? I have! The loon didn’t make a sound, as he gave the long, slow yawn, that ended with his closing his eyes and drifting away from me. I kayaked away, as quietly … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, kayaking, loons, Wildlife
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Front Yard Images
Sometimes, the best photos and wildlife inspiration comes from my front yard . . . This yellow-ish woodpecker has been at my feeder all spring and summer. It has recently found a mate (not yellow) and has been feeding … Continue reading
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Eagle Mania
Our eaglets are getting quite big! They’re spreading and flapping their wings. Before you know it, they’ll be catching the wind with them too. The adults still bring food, but they’re ripping and tearing dinner apart on their own. One … Continue reading
Posted in Cooper and Packrat, Uncategorized, Wildlife Sightings, writing notes
Tagged birding, Cooper and Packrat, eagles, kayaking, Wildlife
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Loon Chick Update for 2014
The reason it took me so long to post, is that I didn’t want to write this one. I kept hoping I was wrong. But I’m not. There will be no loon chicks again this year. That makes two years … Continue reading
Nesting Loons 2014
I snuck away from the camp office today and was basking in the glorious sunshine while kayaking the lake, when I found myself face to face with Steve Yenco, photographer! We’ve chatted on-line over our wildlife photos, but had … Continue reading
Fox Kits Lost and Found
Okay, I admit it, I’ve been withholding information. I was afraid to show you. But you see, right around May 1st (not the date on the video) I was going through the videos, watching cute little fox kits tumbling all … Continue reading
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And The Loons?
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
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all my readers . . . Today, I got out in my kayak for the first time this season. Oh . . . it felt wonderful. The sun. The breeze. An eagle soaring overhead as a … Continue reading
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How many fox kits?
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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