Category Archives: Campground

Great Horned Owlets!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tamra

  Opening weekend at our campground came and went, with plenty of campers checking in to help us rake and clean up the campground. Campfires blazed at night, kids road bikes and reconnected after the long winter. The talk among … Continue reading →

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Eaglet Twins 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Tamra

Every Spring the campers and I stand lakeside with our binoculars and cameras pointed at the eagle nest. The big question is  . . . Is there one eaglet in there? Or two? I’ve been taking pictures for a little … Continue reading →

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Backyard Fox Sighting

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Tamra

I was staring out my back window, sipping coffee, when an adult fox wandered through our campground maintenance area.  I set my coffee cup down so hard, liquid sloshed over the sides onto the table. “Quick! I need my camera! … Continue reading →

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Nesting Eagles during Wind Storm

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Tamra

Our eagles seem to be doing well, in spite of the 50+ mph winds taking place today. I sure hope she doesn’t get sea sick up there!

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First Fox Sighting in 2016

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Tamra

I collected the SD cards from the trail cameras this past weekend.  I had my fingers crossed the whole way down and back, hoping for some fox footage. And I got lucky.  There was only one video  and this is … Continue reading →

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2016 Eagle Nest Photos

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Tamra

Back on November 1st, I’d promised to keep you updated on our eagles as they got closer to nesting season. Well, that time is here. Yesterday, I donned my snowshoes to trek to the lake. The very first thing I … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Camp and Schmooze 2015

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Tamra

Every year, I look forward to hosting my writer’s group to a working weekend here at Poland Spring Campground.  Fall is the time when I transition from primarily working on campground “stuff” to digging into writing projects.  So meeting with … Continue reading →

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The Eagles Have Been Busy

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Tamra

The adult eagles are on and off the nest, bringing food to their two eaglets.  They’re never very far away, keeping watch, keeping their little ones safe. Look at the difference in the talons in these next two pictures. Aren’t … Continue reading →

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COOPER AND PACKRAT~ Teacher & Librarian Appreciation Giveaway!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Tamra

So very many reasons to celebrate this week ~ First off, it’s Teacher Appreciation week!    I’ve met many amazing educators the last few years.  I’m blessed to work in RSU16, a district in which the staff is not only knowledgeable, … Continue reading →

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First Loon Sighting for 2015

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Tamra

  Yesterday, as I walked the red-blazed trail through the campground and along the shoreline of Lower Range Pond, I looked out over the water and gasped! My loons were back! The ice had only been out for a day!  … Continue reading →

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