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2020 Nesting Eagles Bald Eagles

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Tamra

Eaglet Counting: One or Two? In my last post on the eagle family, I’d happily reported at least one egg hatched, as I showed off photos of the little one. The way the adults were acting though, bending low often … 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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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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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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What Does The Fox Say?

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Tamra

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

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Tamra

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”

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Tamra

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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Friday’s Wildlife Writing Prompt

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Tamra

Subject: Chipmunks! So, I have this little chipmunk, who scampers over to eat the seed under my feeders, fills his little cheeks, then scampers back again. Shouldn’t he be a character in a picture book? Or a comic book? Or … Continue reading →

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Mystery on Pine Lake

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Tamra

The Inspiration Behind The Story Believe it or not, Cooper and Packrat’s first adventure started as a picture book! I knew I wanted to find an interesting way to talk about loons, how they re-nest if the first nest fails, … Continue reading →

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The Heron on Little Wilson Pond

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Tamra

Feeling my relaxing summer days coming to an end, I ditched the housework and school prep in favor of a kayak paddle.  The sun was warm, the water calm.  I paddled slowly, taking in all the sights and sounds including … Continue reading →

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