Tag Archives: living on a river

Don’t blink!

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Because if you do, you’ll miss sooo much. So sit back, keep your eyes wide open, and witness some of the many wonders of the Concord River. While weeding through the mulch, I came upon mother spider with an egg … Continue reading

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Competition is good for the soul!

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There is an age old competition playing out on the Concord River. It’s between the ducks and the other animals who like to eat the ducks. For example, we saw in December that a plump Mallard drake can make a … Continue reading

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The dog days are here again!

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It’s been almost a year since I first wrote about the dog days of summer on the Concord River. I still haven’t seen any wild Romans and the water isn’t boiling but there’s plenty of activity none the less. Angie … Continue reading

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Six little ducklings, happy to be alive!

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  The river claimed one and then there were five. Five little ducklings, spreading their tiny wings to soar. The river claimed another one and then there were four. Four little ducklings, oh goodness what do I see? Not four … Continue reading

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I am woman, hear me roar!

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Okay, maybe not roar but definitely growl! The back deck steps need to be replaced or someone is going to take a header. I’ve been putting off this repair since I knew it would be one of those activities that … Continue reading

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One duckling!!!

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One duckling! One duckling! All I gets is ooonnneee duckliiiinnnnng!!!! That’s it! No more, no less. Just one small, fuzzy, squeaking duckling. And to add insult to injury, it wasn’t even Brad and Angie’s duckling but some unknown hen. All … Continue reading

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Learning to read the signs.

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Some days speak loudly to closing the shutters and drawing the covers over ones head. Today was such a day. What started as a usually pleasant morning ritual of sitting on the retaining wall with my coffee and ducks became … Continue reading

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Reflections on Walls

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Emperor Hadrian’s Wall, in northern Britain, was started in 122 AD and spanned 73 modern miles (80 Roman miles). The purpose of the wall was twofold. One, it kept the Romans safe from the invading Picts and two, it provided … Continue reading

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Mama, don’t leave me!!!

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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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The ugly duck gets the girl!

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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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