This gallery contains 6 photos.
I couldn’t wait! I had to know. But the cries at the chills that passed through the tender shoots made me sad. I’m referring to the perennials and bulbs that have started to reach for the sun. But the poor … Continue reading
This gallery contains 2 photos.
This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count hosted by the Audubon Association and Cornell Lab. http://gbbc.birdcount.org/ Now I admit it’s not easy to count moving targets, especially when most of them look alike. Participating is easy (http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/)–just register and … Continue reading
This gallery contains 13 photos.
Imbolc, (EM-bowlk) Gaelic term meaning ‘in the belly’ is the time of year when we celebrate the bringing forth of life from the barren soil. Also referred to as Oimealg (IM-mol’g), ‘meaning ewe’s milk,’ this is also the time of … Continue reading
This gallery contains 7 photos.
In 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle gave the world their first glimpse of one of literature’s most beloved characters, Sherlock Holmes. Today I pay homage to Sir Doyle with my own study in scarlet. And what better bird to represent … Continue reading
This gallery contains 11 photos.
Chew and screw (that too!) is what they do. About a billion ducks arrived two days ago, blocking the sun with their dark wings. They stayed for a couple of days eating my cracked corn, enjoying a little copulation (yes, … Continue reading
This gallery contains 4 photos.
… of the river. Winter has finally come to my small corner of the Concord River. Our first snowfall didn’t bring the right type of snow for a snowdog, or snowman, or even a snowgnome, but it did bring a … Continue reading
This gallery contains 1 photo.
May the solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year. Bless the light and welcome the returning Sun with joy. Blessed be :}
This gallery contains 3 photos.
Truly! I have no idea what was on the menu, but an immature bald eagle seemed to be enjoying it. The eagle was riding his meal as they slowly headed toward Lowell, pulling out entrails and other long, squishy-looking things. … Continue reading
This gallery contains 8 photos.
Bette Davis is quoted as saying, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” From what I’ve read, she was a pretty cool lady. And, from what I’ve seen, she was an amazing actress. Cheers to you Ms. Davis. Okay, back … Continue reading
This gallery contains 6 photos.
Life is getting a little crazy here on the Concord River. Back in October the ducks, except for Franny and her drake, left after hurricane Joaquin blew through the area. Now I’m back to having over three dozen beaks to feed! … Continue reading
concordriverlady.com 