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According to Birds and Blooms, a hummingbird beats it wings up to 50 times per second! Like tiny drones of nature, they can hoover and fly backwards, all the while taking 150 breaths each minute. Although they’re tiny, hummingbirds have … Continue reading
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Mama goose and Papa goose stopped over for a visit, goslings in tow. Only two are left, one of them either fed a snapping turtle, carp, or fisher. What should have began as a clutch of six is getting mighty … Continue reading
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“Oh, this ol’ river keeps on rollin’, though, No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow, And as long as it does I’ll just sit here And watch the river flow.” B. Dylan The … Continue reading
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My geese had their babies! Goslings, to be correct. Okay, back to reality. The parents (not Ryan’s parents) are extremely protective (I’m sure Ryan’s parents were protective too!). The male hissed whenever I got too near with the camera. He … Continue reading
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All invitees are in attendance and it’s time to parteé! First on the list of guests are the hummingbirds! They took their sweet time getting here, since the migration map had them in my area two weeks ago. But, now … Continue reading
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Although it’s May 2nd, I would like to wish you a blessed Beltane, with a prayer that your Bel fire burns bright to guide magical wonders your way. I celebrated Beltane by sitting on the retaining wall to savor a … Continue reading
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During the winter season, a duck with odd facial patterns, we’ll call him Cheeks, was a frequent member of the flock. Not the most handsome drake I had ever seen, but not coyote ugly either. As a biology teacher, I … Continue reading
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Ellen DeGeneres isn’t the only one who got to judge an amazing award show in 2014. After the intense eating competitions of winter, the ducks paired-off and worked to establish their breeding territories. The judging came down to three hearty … Continue reading
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Owning a house on a river can be tough. Especially when the location of the house is in the worst rating flood zone. And, thanks to the U.S. Congress, flood insurance rates are on the rise. Even though President Obama … Continue reading
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… I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost One year ago I bought a house. There were many houses within my price range. Some nestled safely on dry land, that … Continue reading
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