Tag Archives: kayaking
Eagle, Wings Open Wide
I almost left this as a wordless post – and let the pictures do the talking . . . But this author doesn’t always know how to “do” wordless, loving instead to give the background on what I’ve witnessed ‘in … Continue reading
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Writer’s Camp and Schmooze 2015
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
Mother and Chick
Sometimes, when I go out in the kayak, I’m intent on finding photo opportunities. Sometimes, I’m looking for time to to let my mind wander in the quiet around me. Sometimes I need to “be” one with nature, to clear … Continue reading
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Me! Me! Me!
While kayaking last week, I was amused to watch these baby Tree Swallows squabbling over who’d get to eat first . . . See how the one on the far end is hanging on by only one foot? The one … Continue reading
Eagles On the Run!
I’ve often seen birds harass the eagles, driving them from trees and even away from their own eaglets. But on Friday, I managed to catch a series of photos of it! I was watching the eaglets , and … Continue reading
The Eagles Have Been Busy
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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2015 Nesting Loons
Today, after teaching, and after starting a large order for the campground store, I grabbed my camera and headed to the lake. No sooner had I pushed off shore, I spied a loon fishing halfway across the lake. I drifted … Continue reading
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Eaglet Update
I thought you might want an eaglet update. They’re growing very quickly! And holler? Oh my, can they holler when they’re hungry! The eagle parents are sticking closely to the nest these days. For some reason, the geese … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye to the Kingfisher
My elusive Kingfisher. After an entire summer of chasing him all over the lake, he finally came to me, flying across the top of the water, and landing in the branch above me. He posed for quite awhile, chattering at … Continue reading
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Loons Preparing for Winter
Like most of you, I took advantage of the gorgeous sunshine and warm temps this weekend . . . . sneaking out of the office and out of my writing duties to get on the lake both mornings. Sunday morning, … Continue reading
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