A Pair For Life
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Nora Ephron
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Wee Warriors
For their diminutive size, hummingbirds are incredibly tough. This particular pose is more of a stretch than an act of aggression though. That said, if you happened to be another hummingbird looking to have a sip from this guy’s feeder or flower patch…you’d be in for a wuppin’. It makes sense though. Nectar is their … Read more
Earth Lost A Friend
The Earth, and especially the plants, lost a friend today. Word came that Stephen Buhner had passed away. Personally, I don’t know anyone who has taught me more about the interconnectedness of all the things found in nature. Being an herbalist, his focus was often on the plants…but his wisdom and commentary went far wider … Read more
Up And Down – Bald Eagle
It’s been a mild start to the winter around here. We had a quick cold snap, but then things warmed up again…which a lot of people seem quite happy about. As my bird interests go, warm weather is usually not good for eagle congregations, but it does open up the marshes to swans. Conversely, if … Read more
Big Foot – Swans
Swans have massive, paddle-like feet. They come in handy when powering the bird into a takeoff, for swimming, and even during the landing, where they help with air braking and then skiing for a bit as the swan touches the surface of the water.
In Sync – Trumpeter Swans
There’s nothing like being in sync with your significant other. Trumpeter Swans usually mate for life, and they, along with their families, are tight-knit groups. And yes, they really do sound like a trumpet when they talk to one another.