Category Archives: writing notes
Baltimore Orioles
Nature’s Amazing Weavers! Baltimore Orioles are one of my favorite birds and I watch for them every spring. My Grandmother liked to tell me a story about how my Grandpa would stand under their blossoming crab apple tree in the … Continue reading
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Tagged birding, kayaking, Wildlife
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Cedar Waxwings – Masked Bandits
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
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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Tagged Sanibel Island, Sea Turtle, turtles, Wildlife
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Snapping Turtle Fight!
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
Eastern Phoebe Siblings
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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Tagged birding, Wildlife
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Looking For Spring
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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Tagged eagles, hiking, writing notes
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What Does The Fox Say?
There was a summer when I was getting reports from my campers that they were hearing screaming in the middle of the night, in the woods surrounding our campground. And not just any scream! It was a high, ear-splitting, make-your-hair-stand-up … Continue reading
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Fun Facts About Squirrels
Writing Prompt You’re walking through the woods one day and suddenly you hear from overhead, “Where are you going?” Looking up, you see this . . . What would you do? What would you say back? While this squirrel didn’t … Continue reading
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“Talking Porcupines”
Writing Prompt Idea! So I went to the trail cam the other day . . . Those of you who follow me regularly know I have porcupines hanging out in my yard every now and again, eating from my hemlocks … Continue reading
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Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest
Read Aloud Opportunity One of my favorite activities within the classroom I support, is to read aloud to students. I like to talk about plot lines and character traits. But I especially like to research the setting or subject, showing … Continue reading
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