Tag Archives: Mallards

“There are nights when the wolves are silent, and only the moon howls.”

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Tonight is the Wolf Moon. Even though wolves howl at just about any full moon, this moon is special. Not just because it’s the first full moon of the new year, although that is very cool. But because the dark … Continue reading

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When I can’t sleep ….

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… I count my blessings. My first blessing is my son. He’s there for me when I need a ladder held or an ear to listen. Second blessing, my family and friends. They have watched me travel some bumpy roads … Continue reading

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Rituals!

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Autumn is one month old and these past weeks have been filled with the rituals of the season. Simple rituals, such as replacing the nectar feeders with suet feeders, that can sooth my soul. Other rituals bring excitement. For example, … Continue reading

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Blood moon rising!

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Last night marked a full moon, commonly called the Hunters Moon. She also goes by the name Blood Moon. Depending on which folklore you believe, her names are due to: 1) the color produced by the full lunar eclipse; 2) … Continue reading

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Your vision will become your life!

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If you were lucky enough to gaze into the night sky on September 8, you would have been blessed with a spectacular vision – the harvest moon! She cast a luminous path across the lawn, beach, and water, as if … Continue reading

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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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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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Watching the river flow!

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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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I will tend my land with love!

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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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