A pleasant happening, if a good bit early, in the cane breaks of a plowed, fallow field at dawn. Two adults (pictured), and one juvenile. How far will they be going and winter residing?
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Long distance migrants
For survival. Twice a calendar year. We are never the only ones. I had the pleasure of scoping a species I don’t get to see too often. They were somewhat distant, and mostly backlit. Birds are not obligated to present us with good photo opportunities. They are not court jesters. However, on the first ofContinue reading “Long distance migrants”
Always a stunner
Seeing movement in the juniper, raising binoculars, only to have this guy fill the field of view; it reminds me of reasons I still do this. At times, I wonder if it is some form manifestation of obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Other times I believe it to be one thing that still makes sense to me inContinue reading “Always a stunner”
Nothing stops
As I went into work yesterday (I work alone, outside..typically), I was reminded the world moves on. I knew this really; I just saw it all over again. Rain falls, mud is wet, grass grows. Species of this earth have faced much. They always did, and found a balance, struggled again and balanced reached. RemainingContinue reading “Nothing stops”
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