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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
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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
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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
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One would think, since most of the flock decided to leave in the wake of hurricane Joaquin, that the few remaining hearty feathered souls would follow suit. Not so. I have about a dozen ducks, Franny included, who are still … Continue reading
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No much has been happening this past month, thank goddess. No floods, pestilence, or wildfires, although the teenagers across the river seem to be having a fun time with lighting fires at night and getting drunk. Ahhhh, to be young … Continue reading
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“I’ll be cold and lonely without you.” “Oh, little one,” the Sun replied with tenderness. “You’ll be asleep and won’t even know I’m gone.” A warm ray shined down upon the small flower’s petals. “And when you wake, I’ll be … Continue reading
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Billerica is presently on a water ban. No, non-essential, outdoor water usage before 5:00 PM. Lucky for me the river provides free water. Using a bucket with a five foot rope, I’m able to keep my flower’s thirsts quenched. Except, … Continue reading
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June 21, 2015. First day of summer. The longest day of the calendar year. When the light outshines the darkness and the sun (in this case hidden by clouds) shines on my corner of Mother Earth for about 12 hours. … Continue reading
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Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun, feeding ducks, battling ants, rebuilding decks, buying old friends, creating sacred gardens, rescuing rabbits, adopting dogs, counting the bees in the hive, chasing the clouds from the sky, and ……….. It’s been two … Continue reading
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The Concord River is open for business–wide open! Except for a few passing ice flows, the water is free and clear. And, unfortunately, getting higher. I’m keeping a weathered eye on two rocks across from my beach. They’re my benchmarks … Continue reading
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