Tag Archives: hiking

Fox Kit Chewing On Grass

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Tamra

While hiding behind a bush with my 500mm camera lens, I captured video of this fox kit chewing on grass.  I didn’t know they did that!  What great research to show students when I do school visits.      

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Owlet Cuteness

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Tamra

Want to see some owlet cuteness?? And some more? We had a whole week to observe this owlet from a distance. He slept, he preened, he picked at his toes. Come Thursday though, he wasn’t sitting on his usual tree … 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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Snowman and Friends

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tamra

This time of year, when the words won’t come, the plot is stuck, and my character won’t do what I want him to do, I go outside to play in the snow. It helps me think. And this winter, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pileated Woodpecker

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Tamra

Today, I found this Pileated Woodpecker flitting from tree to tree, looking for the carpenter ants it loves. Watch closely to see how it flicks its tongue to snap up those ants.

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Calendars, Notebooks, and Note Cards

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Tamra

I will be selling my wildlife calendars and notebooks through the Holiday Season for as long as supplies last. In the past, I’ve used them for hostess and teacher gifts.  I’ve given the notebooks to kids with Storycubes or a … Continue reading →

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Uninvited Guest

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tamra

As I walked to the lake yesterday (without boots!) I could hear the unmistakeable cry of an eagle.  I hurried, hoping to see the adults switch places on the nest.  Or maybe get a glimpse of them bringing food back. … Continue reading →

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A Walk on the Eastern Prom

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Tamra

Today, my husband and I walked from the Eastern Prom (ME) to the Old Port, along a very busy bike/walk path; Casco Bay on one side, the Narrow Gauge Railway on the other. The sun shone down, the birds were … Continue reading →

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Switching Places

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Tamra

Yesterday, the weather turned glorious! Warm breezes blew over the still frozen lake, as birds chirped from every corner of the forest. I took a long walk along the shoreline, camera slung around my neck, ready to shoot. And I … Continue reading →

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The Eagles Are Twitterpated!

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Tamra

Can you see the diffference?  And today, there were even more branches on the nest!  Ice fisherman told me the eagles had added to it all morning long. The eagles are getting ready to lay their eggs! I’ve snowshoed down … Continue reading →

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