Pelicans And Peace
A lot of guys like to go to the beach and bring a crowd, but not me. I like to be alone and out there with a couple of pelicans. Robert Englund
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Everyday Appreciation
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” Cynthia Ozick
Dramatic Finish
As a final eagle photo for the season, I figured I’d share one of my favorites. It looks far more exciting than it was in reality. This eagle was walking along the ice edge when it must have spotted the fish, fairly lethargic I might add. The bird jumped into the water with both feet … Read more
Happy Meal
Sometimes when an eagle finds some fish scraps they can get a bit excited about it. Not unlike myself in childhood at the mention of a Happy Meal from McDonalds. The toys that came with the cheeseburger and fries seemed a lot better back then…but I’m probably biased.
White-Throated Sparrow
White-Throated Sparrows are one of the prettier sparrows around here in the winter. They are a migrant that will typically nest in Northern Great Lakes region and then on in to Canada. They are often seen feeding on the ground for seeds, but every now and then you find one posing briefly on an interesting … Read more