Welcome to My Blog
This blog is where I’ll share with you what I’m seeing in our yard, around our small lake, and when we travel—anything related to birds, wildlife, and plants. And also occasionally share with you what philosophical question is on my mind while I am outside watching the clouds drift by. Or if something strikes me as really funny!
I’d love to hear from you as well – what you are observing and thinking. Whether you have an observation or photo to share or have a question, please click on the button “Share Your Thoughts”.
I don’t follow a strict blogging schedule, but I generally post every 7-10 days—sometimes more often. Let’s enjoy nature together!
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02AugRead More
Why do birds open their mouths? It is so much more than just eating……
Two days ago, our heat index hit 115°F. Miserable does not even begin to describe how awful it was outside. When it is that hot and humid, birds become very quiet. They sit in shady places – where they might catch a breeze or two – and occasionally pant. Here are photos of birds who […]
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26JulRead More
Early migration ……. which makes me think about raptors……
First of all, what are raptors? The actual word – raptor – comes from the Latin word ‘rapere’ which means to seize, take by force, or plunder. Groups of birds that are called raptors include eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, ospreys, harriers, vultures, and owls. Most of these birds share the predatory behavior of hunting, capturing, […]
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19JulRead More
Rogue males
I have only ever heard the term ‘rogue male’ used in terms of raptors – particularly with Bald Eagles, and Ospreys. The definition from the online Collins Dictionary (British) is any solitary male. Other references add to this simple definition: A solitary male who is acting in an unusual way that is different from the […]
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12JulRead More
Even though we see them everywhere, never ignore robins – or mallards. They will always surprise you!
My husband Cleon and I set aside each Monday morning for an hour drive to Springfield – a city area of about 125,000 people and the capital of Illinois. Lots of big stores. And home to Lulu’s – our favorite diner. We always begin our morning of errands with a great breakfast, a whole lot […]
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06JulRead More
A Gull in Norway and some odds and ends from our yard – and from some of you……
In my last blog, I told you how this website would be nowhere without the work from Mark Roberts and Lara Donovan of GoWeb1. And I shared Mark’s photos with you that he took when he was on safari in Tanzania. Today, the first thing I want to share with you is a photo Lara […]