Category Archives: Hiking/Kayaking

2016 Loon Watch ~ My Summer With the Loons

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Tamra

My Adventure Begins My story begins back in May, 2016. School was in session, we owned the campground and it had just opened, aaaand I struggled to find writing time for Cooper and Packrat’s fourth adventure, Mystery of the Bear … Continue reading →

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Cedar Waxwings – Masked Bandits

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Tamra

Cedar Waxwing Writing Prompt Cedar Waxwings are a favorite of mine. They look like masked bandits, don’t they? With that mask, a pale yellow belly and a yellow tip on their tail, they’re fun to photograph. Harder to see and … Continue reading →

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Searching For Something New

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Tamra

An April Vacation ~ Earth Day Challenge Those who have followed along on my wildlife adventures, might remember that I have a connection to Sanibel Island, in Florida.  My husband’s parents introduced me to it years ago and it has … Continue reading →

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Snapping Turtle Fight!

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Tamra

From Research To Written Word Snapping turtles. I’ve seen them sunning themselves on rocks . . . Had them lay eggs on my front lawn . . . I researched a lot and learned cool facts. Did you know snapping … Continue reading →

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Eastern Phoebe Siblings

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Tamra

Writing Prompt This wildlife photo series or Eastern Phoebe chicks, begging for a meal, is one of my personal favorites. The expressions on their little faces makes me laugh every time! Phoebes sit on a perch, waiting for flying insects … Continue reading →

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Painted Turtles

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Tamra

Find a Turtle Far From A Lake? Let It Be! Painted turtles’ bright red and yellow markings make them fun to photograph, especially when you get reflection photos in the water. They’ll grow to 4 to 10 inches and have … Continue reading →

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Nesting Eagles

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Tamra

Did you know it was eagle nesting season? For the last few months, the eagles have been lining their nests with sticks and pine boughs. Sometimes I’d see the eagle pair together on the edges of the nest. Sometimes they’d … Continue reading →

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Looking For Spring

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Tamra

Nature Meme Challenge! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking for Spring in every nook and cranny. This year, it seems so much more important to find the signs. Whether I walk my backyard, hike a trail or … Continue reading →

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Hiking Adventure

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Tamra

Roberts Farm Preserve 64 Robert’s Rd, Norway, Maine Oh, how I love a good hike! Any time of the year, really! Being outside, in the quiet, deeply breathing in the fresh air, feeling the sun on my face . . … Continue reading →

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Fox Kit Research

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Tamra

Right around this time of year, fox kits are being born in dens all over New England. Back in 2014, I accidentally stumbled on a fox den while snowshoeing through the woods behind my home, and was lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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