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 or have a question, please click on the button “Share Your Thoughts”. I will answer your email – and always ask your permission before I post something you send or share your first name and the state in which you reside.
I post every Sunday evening. Let’s enjoy nature together!
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01JanRead More
Live-stream is down
The camera is just fine – our electrical system is not. We will call our electrician tomorrow morning so he can make the necessary repairs. I am not sure when he will be able to come so have no idea when the camera will be streaming again – I will keep you posted. Cleon is […]
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01JanRead More
Happy New Year!
Cleon and I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2025. And don’t forget to include birds in your resolutions! Try to spend time outdoors in nature walking or sitting and just absorb everything around you. Breathe. Deeply. The world is a difficult place right now, but spending time feeling the breeze on your […]
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21DecRead More
Pileated Woodpecker! And a dead tree…….
Yesterday, Cleon stood at the window and watched a Pileated Woodpecker fly through the birdfeeder cam viewing area twice. It landed on an almost dead tree outside the viewing area for a few minutes, then took off. So when you are watching the live-stream, look for it. You cannot miss it! Unfortunately, these woodpeckers have […]
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15DecRead More
Why do birds often stand on one leg?
And for long periods of time? Birds like Mallards and Flamingoes will often sleep standing on one leg. The Boat-tailed Grackle pictured here is one from the video I posted (click on Videos on the left side of the page). Notice how comfortable he looks standing on just one leg – and he stood like […]
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11DecRead More
Happy winter to all of you!
We decorated around the birdfeeders – you can see our efforts on the birdfeeder cam. I channeled my Inner Crow! These are not holiday or Christmas decorations, but winter decorations. I know it is still fall until the winter solstice on December 21, but believe me when I tell you that is a technicality! It […]